Man United vs Crystal Palace Live: Premier League- MUN vs CRY- Manchester United faced Crystal Palace for the 2nd time in the span of 4 days at Old Trafford. They met only 2 days ago in the EFL Cup third round where the Red Devils came out triumphant. However on Saturday, the outcome turned out to be different. The Eagles held on to their 1-0 lead and came out as the winners from Old Trafford. A wonder-strike from Joachim Andersen secured the tie for Roy Hodgson’s men. Roy Hodgson became the first manager to be unbeaten in five consecutive Premier League appearances. With the win, The Eagles overtook United to be placed at 9th in the EPL table with United occupying the next place.
Manchester United were coming off an EFL Cup win over the same rivals just four days ago. However a full-strength Crystal Palace side proved too defiant for Ten Hag’s injury riddled team.
Man United and Crystal Palace both had chances in early in the game. Rasmus Hojlund’s flick which beat an incoming Johnstone was cleared by the Crystal Palace defence almost from the goal line.
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A moment of magic from a Crystal Palace defender lit up the match in the 25th minute. The Eagles flung a freekick toward the Man United box. The rebound fell to Joachim Andersen. The centre back launched a vicious side foot away from the outstretched arms of Onana.
Manchester United were wasteful to say the least, with the likes of Casemiro, Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes all missing chances.
Crystal Palace threatened a few times, but Man United goalkeeper was largely unperturbed in the second half.
Courtesy of the loss, this is now United’s worst start to the Premier League since 1989-1990.
Confirmed Line-ups
Manchester United XI: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Amrabat; Mount Casemiro, Pelistri; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Crystal Palace XI: Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Doucoure; Ayew, Eze, Schlupp; Mateta.
Editors pick
