Roy Hodgson laughs at an enraged Pep Guardiola after Michael Olise's stoppage time penalty rescued a point for Crystal Palace against Manchester City

Roy Hodgson couldn't help but smirk at Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as his Crystal Palace side battled back to secure a point against the Premier League champions.

City took control from the outset at the Etihad and were rewarded for their dominance as Jack Grealish opened the scoring with to extend his goalscoring streak to three consecutive Premier League games.

The Citizens doubled their lead after the interval through Rico Lewis, and looked on course for their first home win in the league since the third of November as the game reached its closing stages.

Despite the deficit Palace preserved, and pegged a goal back through Jean-Philippe Mateta with just over quarter of an hour remaining of normal time.

Mateta was again at the heart of the action in stoppage time when referee Paul Tierney pointed to the spot after Phil Foden's mistimed clearance brought down the French striker inside the box.

Michael Olise then cooly dispatched from twelve yards to secure an important point for the Selhurst Park club.

In the aftermath of the dramatic equaliser, the television cameras caught Hodgson enjoying a chuckle as Guardiola animatedly remonstrated with the match officials on the touchline.

Users on social media certainly saw the funny side, taking to social media to share their admiration for the 78-year-old former England manager.

One wrote: 'Best footage you'll see all year ! Hahahaha'

Another added: 'Hahah! Nah this is so gold!'

A further user wrote: 'Roy’s reaction is priceless' 

The result leaves City three points adrift of leaders Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp's side having the opportunity to extend that gap to six when they take on Manchester United on Sunday.

Palace meanwhile remain comfortably outside of the relegation zone but are now winless in their last six Premier League fixtures.