Erling Haaland got off the mark for the new campaign as Manchester City cruised to a commanding 4-1 triumph against Crystal Palace, ensuring Enzo Maresca maintains his flawless record with two victories from his opening two matches in charge.The Norwegian striker, who topped the Premier League scoring charts last term with 27 goals, broke the deadlock in the 17th minute.Antoine Semenyo delivered the cross and Haaland steered a precise header home to set City on their way.It proved the beginning of a thoroughly convincing afternoon for the hosts, while Palace slumped to consecutive league defeats to start their season.Rayan Cherki was awarded man of the match after his dazzling display | GETTYThe second half produced a flurry of goals in a thrilling five-minute spell. Rayan Cherki made it 2-0 on 54 minutes, gliding beyond two defenders before applying a neat finish.Palace responded almost immediately when Yeremy Pino’s free-kick cannoned off the crossbar, struck goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on the back, and ricocheted in via the post to reduce the deficit.Any hopes of a comeback were swiftly extinguished, however. Cherki restored City’s two-goal cushion just five minutes later with a 22-yard effort that deflected off Chris Richards and wrong-footed the Palace defence.Phil Foden then teed up Haaland to apply the finishing touch for the fourth.Palace had actually made a lively start, firing off three efforts inside the opening five minutes. Eddie Nketiah went closest after being found by a sharp Adam Wharton pass, but Donnarumma was equal to the shot.Erling Haaland is up and running for the campaign after his double vs Palace | GETTYCity soon wrestled control of proceedings. Elliot Anderson saw his attempt saved by Dean Henderson before Haaland struck, and Foden squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to double the advantage by blazing over from 10 yards.Tyrick Mitchell spurned a fine chance to level in the 34th minute, heading wide from a Wharton delivery, while Nketiah was wasteful again after the interval.England manager Thomas Tuchel was among those watching the free-flowing contest.Yeremy Pino’s free-kick bounced off the crossbar, hit Gianluigi Donnarumma and went in to reduce City’s lead momentarily | GETTYJean-Philippe Mateta was absent from the Palace squad, with the striker’s future the subject of speculation ahead of next Tuesday’s transfer deadline. Reports indicate the frontman, who has netted 50 goals across 163 outings for the Eagles, picked up a hamstring injury during training and faces approximately four weeks on the sidelines — a setback that could derail any potential summer departure.Jorgen Strand Larsen deputised in Mateta’s absence, though it was his fellow Norwegian who proved decisive. Haaland has now found the net 10 times in just six top-flight encounters against Palace.