Manchester United keeps their Champions League hope alive with a 2-0 win over spirited Crystal Palace.United’s unbeaten run stands at 19 in all competitions after today’s win.
United manager Ole made two changes to starting XI, after continues run of 5 matches with same line-up come to an end due to injuries.Scott McTominay replaces Matic in the mid-field, Timothy Fosu-Mensah replaces injured left back Luke Shaw.
After conceding late injury time equalizer against Saints on Monday, United looked sloppy again today, stars Bruno Fernandes and Progba looked bit tired.
Credit should be given to Crystal Palace side, Roy Hodgson men were relentless in attacking United back line and they looked better side in the first-half before Rashford’s goal. Former United man Zaha looked sharp and caused lot of problems to United right side and forced United’s keeper De Gea to make three crucial saves
Rashford gave much needed breakthrough for United in the first half injury time when his right footed shot from the center of the box found back of the net. United headed to half-time break with 1-0 lead.
United looked much better in the second half, but Ayew scored wonderful goal for Crystal palace when he taped in Zaha’s perfect cross before VAR played spoiler and canceled the goal for home side, the goal scorer found guilty of offside after review.
Red Devils front line took matters in their hand and scored a wonderful goal to double the lead for visitor, Anthony Martial smashed perfect touch pass from Rashford into center of the box in the 78 minute.
Crystal Palace’s Patrick van Aanholt unfortunately got serious injury to his neck and subbed off in the 78 minute.United finished the game with 2-0.
Race for Champions League
It’s good three points for United to stay in the hunt for Champions League spot after Chelsea and Leicester won their respective matches.
United hold on to their fifth place in the standings with 62 points.And they are 1 point away from Third placed Chelsea.Both Leicester and United are level on points,but foxes heads United in the standings by goal difference.
Match Stats
| Crystal Palace | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| 40.4 | Possession % | 59.6 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 13 | Shots | 17 |
| 619 | Touches | 826 |
| 424 | Passes | 626 |
| 26 | Tackles | 14 |
| 19 | Clearances | 12 |
| 2 | Corners | 7 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 10 | Fouls conceded | 15 |
What Next?
- Crystal Palace will play away to Wolves on 20 Jul
- Man Utd will host West Ham at Old Trafford on 22 Jul
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