Crystal Palace beat an injury-plagued and passion-less Manchester United 4-0 at Selhurst Park on Monday to move into the top six, while Erik ten Hag's Red Devils struggled to do much of anything. Hopes took another hit.
Palace had no doubt who was better on the day, with markers Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell, as well as two goals from rumored United target Michael Oliseh.
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Oliver Glasner's project has taken off in recent weeks, with Palace unbeaten in five games and winning four of them, leaving the Eagles in 14th place with 43 points, just five points behind the bottom three teams.
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Manchester United were hit with injuries throughout the season, forcing Casemiro to play at centre-back again, but this performance showed no hope of overcoming the quality of his absence.
Ten Hag's side have 54 points, trailing Chelsea in seventh place on goal difference and two points behind Newcastle United. The Red Devils also have an FA Cup final against Manchester City, which could ultimately be their best route to Europe, which is great for a team that finished third last season.
Without Bruno Fernandes, the Red Devils have no threat.
We've often asked what Manchester United would be like without Bruno Fernandes. If Monday is any indication, the answer is going to be pretty bad.
Yes, the Red Devils were without a number of players, but Fernandes has been hugely important to the club's success this season, and his purpura in recent weeks has led the team despite some poor performances. I was able to float it.
Fernandes has missed two Premier League games this season, with Man United shut out in both of them. December's 0-0 draw at Anfield at least gave them the benefit of an away draw against better rivals, but this 4-0 defeat was largely lifeless.
Fernandes' 10 goals and seven assists in the Premier League this season account for almost a third of the Red Devils' 52 goals. The 29-year-old has dragged the Red Devils into contention for the top six, but on Monday it looked like the Red Devils didn't want to be there.
A sad state of affairs at one of the world's biggest clubs.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United player ratings (from photomob.com)
Michael Oliseh was shocking once again, stealing the headlines with two goals from six shots, but many of Palace's players were excellent. Eberechi Eze won 12 of 18 games, and USMNT back Chris Richards had a near perfect performance as left center back, also recording an assist. Few players were likely to do well for United, but Mason Mount stood out as the fit man, making a rare start in a lost season.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United player ratings (from photomob.com)
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United player ratings (from photomob.com)
What's next?
Palace face Wolves at 10am ET on Saturday before facing Aston Villa at 11am on Championship Sunday.
Man United host Arsenal on Sunday at 11.30am, while Newcastle are at home on May 15th. Brighton host Man United on Sunday in the Championship.
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester United live, stream links and start times
kick off: Monday (May 6th) 3:00 PM ET
tv channels: US Network
online: Watch live online via NBC.com
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United live updates — written by Nick Mendola
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United final score: 4-0
Scorers: Olise (13', 66'), Mateta (40'), Mitchell (58')
Michael Olise goal — Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United (66 minutes)
Daniel Muñoz cooked Casemiro and pushed the ball into the box for Olise.
This is the finishing touch to the grandstand. What happened to Man United?
Tyrick Mitchell goal — Crystal Palace 3-0 Manchester United (58 minutes)
Will Hughes almost brought down Andre Onana, but the United keeper converted the danger into a corner kick.
Adam Wharton started a corner routine that came back to him and his swung cross was nodded back across goal by Joachim Andersen.
Mitchell drove it home to make it 3-0. Will there be another explosion?
Mitchell leads Palace to 3-0 win over Man United
Things look even worse for Erik ten Hag's side after Tyrik Mitchell scores Crystal Palace's third goal against Manchester United at Selhurst Park.
Halftime — Crystal Palace 2-0 Manchester United
Man United do not pose much danger to former goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who is awaiting his first save.
At the other end, Andre Onana has conceded two goals and has one save left to make, and his Red Devils haven't done much in front of him despite having 62% possession.
This is a well-deserved 2-0 lead for Oliver Glasner Palace.
JP Mate Tagor! Crystal Palace 2-0 Manchester United (40 minutes)
Chris Richards played a good ball to Jean-Philippe Mateta, who easily slotted it past Jonny Evans in a move that symbolized the Northern Ireland player's return.
Mateta then fired a left-footed shot, beating an Onana uppercut for 90 and making it 2-0, his 12th Premier League goal of the season.
Mateta beats Palace 2-0 to take Man United ahead
Jean-Philippe Mateta took it upon himself, firing a powerful strike from an awkward angle past Andre Onana to double Crystal Palace's advantage over the Red Devils at Selhurst Park.
Garnacho wins dangerous free-kick, Manchester United turn goal over
Alejandro Garnacho dribbled past the top of the 18 team and took a kick from Will Hughes that sent him crashing onto the deck.
Christian Eriksen and Mason Mount led the free kick from approximately 22 yards. His shot hit the wall and went over the goal.
In the next chance, Rasmus Hjølund goes 50-50 with Dean Henderson and makes contact before the ball drops and crosses the line.
There is a short pause before the foul is confirmed.
Meanwhile, Onana denies Olise during a break. This should have another goal soon.
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Mateta kept the ball in the middle, while Muñoz passed the ball to the striding Oliseh on the right.
Muñoz turned back to Olise in the box and could have beaten Andre Onana had his first shot not hit Mateta on the back.
A minute later, Olise curled a shot to the right toward Onana.
Erik ten Hag's men haven't done much work.
Michael Olise's goal! Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester United (13 minutes)
Center back Casemiro is often out of the box, as is midfielder Casemiro, and Michael Olise sends him out for lunch.
Oliseh then drove towards United's box, gaining time and space to fire a low shot across goal, but Andre Onana was unable to reach it in time.
1-0, Eagles.
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Notes before kickoff
Bruno Fernandes will be absent from Manchester United, but Manchester United are missing more than just their best player. Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford remain unavailable. Mason Mount will start in midfield alongside Koby Mainu and Christian Eriksen. How does it play?
Palace do not have Marc Guehi back and Jefferson Lerma remains sidelined, but the Eagles get another game with Michael Olise, Ebelesi Eze and JP Mateta able to start, which is unusual news.
Crystal Palace lineup
Henderson, Munoz, Klein, Andersen, Richards, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Olise, Eze, Mateta.
manchester united line up
Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Evans, Casemiro, Dalot, Mainu, Eriksen, Mount, Anthony, Garnacho, Hoylund
Crystal Palace highlights, team news
Palace will press United high up and rely on the ball-retaining quality of Eze and Oliseh, but Mateta is in great form and will free him up behind a creaky and injured United defense. would be. Wharton is a talented midfielder and Palace will be looking to counterattack early and often.
OUT: Matheus Franca (adductor), Sam Johnston (elbow), Rob Holding (thigh), Cheik Doucoure (Achilles – out for season), Jefferson Lerma (thigh) | Asked by: Mark Gehi ( knees)
Manchester United highlights, team news
Casemiro is likely to start at centre-back again as United continue to face an injury crisis at the back, with Harry Maguire out injured and without a suitable centre-back. United need a win to keep their Europa League hopes alive and Anthony, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hjølund will need to be sharp on the counter. United will be looking to absorb some pressure against Palace and look to their young forwards to show quality in the game. break.
OUT: Harry Maguire (muscle), Victor Lindelof (thigh), Tyrell Malasia (knee), Luke Shaw (thigh), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Raphael Varane (ankle), Willie Kambwala (undisclosed) ) | Asked by: Anthony Martial (groin), Bruno Fernandes (undisclosed), Scott McTominay (knee), Marcus Rashford (ankle), Jonny Evans (undisclosed)
