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Man United suffers heavy defeat against Crystal Palace || Imago

Man United suffers heavy defeat as Crystal Palace hammer Red Devils at Selhurst Park

Stephen Oladehinde 21:58 - 06.05.2024

Manchester United were thrashed by Crystal Palace, leaving them with their heaviest defeat this season.

The Red Devils have struggled in their recent game and were looking to get back to winning ways against Palace.

However, they stumbled to a heavy 4-0 defeat to the Eagles who ripped the Red Devils apart, leaving them helpless.

As it happened 

Crystal Palace made just one change to the side who drew 1-1 with Fulham last time out as Eberechi Eze replaced Andre Ayew in the Palace attack.

Erik Ten Hag made two changes to the Manchester United side who drew 1-1 with Burnley last Saturday. Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes missed out as Jonny Evans and Mason Mount started.

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It was a dream start for Crystal Palace as they scored the first goal of the night. Michael Olise made a brilliant turn in midfield to beat his maker, flew past Christian Eriksen and left Casemiro on the ground.

He kept running and running, but nobody was putting a tackle in and then slotted a shot into the bottom corner to beat Andre Onana.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United || Imago
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United || Imago

The home side doubled their lead after missing many chances to double their lead with a tremendous strike from Mateta.

Mateta was set free with a one-on-one moment with Jonny Evans. He easily got past the Man United defender and hit a left-footed rocket past Onana, with Palace taking a comfortable lead into the break.

The second half started and the home side continued from where they left off. It did not take long before they registered the third goal.

Mitchell scores for Palace || Imago
Mitchell scores for Palace || Imago

Jonny Evans half-cleared a cross and Adam Wharton curled the ball back in. Diogo Dalot tried to stop Joachim Andersen from getting the ball and bundled it into the path of Tyrick Mitchell, who swept home from six yards.

Palace added the fourth goal shortly after Daniel Munoz took the ball off Casemiro so easily and pulled it back to Michael Olise on the edge of the box. Olise took a touch and then hammered the ball in from 18 yards to beat Andre Onana.

The defeat left Ten Hags men with their heaviest defeat of the season and dropped down to eighth position on the table.

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