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Man Utd suffered a crushing defeat in the Premier League

TB (according to VnExpress) May 7, 2024 06:09

Man Utd lost 0-4 at Crystal Palace, in the late match of round 36 of the Premier League on May 6.

Evans, Casemiro và Eriksen (từ trái sang phải) thẫn thờ sau bàn thua của Man Utd trên sân Selhurst Park hôm 6/5. Ảnh: Reuters
Evans, Casemiro and Eriksen (from left to right) were stunned after Man Utd lost at Selhurst Park on May 6.

A storm of injuries forced Man Utd to come to Selhurst Park with a patchwork squad. Against an opponent in good form, Erik ten Hag's students suffered for more than 90 minutes and conceded four goals.

If they cannot improve their ranking, Man Utd only have one chance to qualify for the Europa League: defeat Man City in the FA Cup final on May 25. That is almost impossible if the pillars do not recover in time. Against Crystal Palace, Man Utd will be without two leaders Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, and also without a real center-back and left-back.

In the first half alone, Olise had two other good chances but did not score more goals. The mobility of the trio Olise - Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta in attack made Crystal Palace almost create dangerous situations every time they attacked. Also from a breakthrough, Mateta scored against Man Utd to increase the score to 2-0 at the end of the half.

Man Utd looked slower and weaker than their hosts individually. The visitors were weaker and weaker as they played, losing morale with each goal they conceded. They conceded two more goals in the second half, from Tyrick Mitchell's powerful shot and another from Olise. The score was almost 5-0, when substitute striker Odsonne Edouard hit the post in stoppage time.

Man Utd's weak defense and lackluster attack only left their mark with two disallowed goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Casemiro, split equally in each half. Hojlund fouled goalkeeper Dean Henderson, while Casemiro was ruled offside after putting the ball in the net.

Coach Erik ten Hag and his team lost their 13th match in the tournament, the most in their participation in the Premier League. 81 goals conceded in all competitions is also the worst number of the "Red Devils" in the past 47 years, although the season has not ended yet.

Line-up

Crystal Palace:Henderson, Clyne (Guehi 78'), Andersen, Richards, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes (Riedewald 68'), Mitchell, Olise (Schlupp 85'), Eze (Ayew 85'), Mateta (Edouard 68').

Man Utd:Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Mount (Danilo 80'), Antony (Amrabat 60'), Garnacho, Hojlund (Wheatley 80').

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