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Manchester United’s recent run of good form came to a crushing halt as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim’s side, who had won three consecutive matches against Rangers, Fulham, and FCSB, were unable to carry their momentum into this crucial Premier League clash. Despite their progress in the Europa League, United’s Premier League struggles continue, leaving them in the bottom half of the table, far from a European qualification spot.
According to Sky news, Crystal Palace, led by manager Oliver Glasner, arrived at Old Trafford in strong form. The Eagles had been unbeaten in their last six matches before a loss to Brentford last weekend. Their confidence was evident as they dominated the game and secured a vital victory over United, extending their unbeaten streak to four games against the Red Devils, having won the corresponding fixture last season.
The match started with both sides vying for control, but it was Palace who struck first. Jean-Philippe Mateta broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, pouncing on a loose ball from close range after a dangerous cross into the box. United struggled to respond, failing to capitalize on several chances, including a header from Harry Maguire that caused a minor scare for Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
As the game wore on, Manchester United increased the pressure, earning ten corners in total, but they could not find a breakthrough. In the dying moments of the match, Palace sealed the victory with a second goal. In the 90th minute, Munoz broke the offside trap and squared the ball to Mateta, who slotted it home to double Palace’s lead.
United’s hopes of a late comeback were dashed as they were unable to break down the Palace defense, despite the added nine minutes of injury time. The final whistle blew with United defeated 2-0, leaving their Premier League struggles unresolved.
In addition to the loss, United’s defensive woes were compounded by an injury to Lisandro Martinez, who had to be stretchered off in the 77th minute after a worrying collision. His injury will likely be a concern for Amorim as he prepares for upcoming fixtures.
For Palace, it was a statement win that helped to continue their strong form in the league, while United’s search for consistency will only intensify after this disappointing result.Tap Here for the Full Story
