Manchester United Falls to Crystal Palace, Drops Below Them in the Table

The struggles for Manchester United continue as they suffered another home defeat, this time a 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace. The result sees United drop below Palace in the Premier League table, now sitting in 13th place.

A brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta sealed the victory for the visitors, exposing United’s ongoing defensive frailties and inability to capitalize on set-piece opportunities. Once again, the Red Devils conceded from a dead-ball situation and failed to create meaningful chances of their own.

To make matters worse, Lisandro Martínez was forced off with an injury, which could potentially sideline him for the remainder of the season.

2024-25, England - Premier League

Manchester United - Crystal Palace 0:2 (0:0)
Goals: Mateta, 64 (0:1); Mateta, 89 (0:2)

Manchester United: Onana A.; Maguire; Martínez Li. (de Ligt, 82); Yoro; Dalot; Mazraoui (Zirkzee, 73); Fernandes B.; Ugarte (Eriksen C., 87); Mainoo (Höjlund R., 73); Garnacho; Diallo
Bench: Bayındır; Lindelöf; Collier; Casimiro
Yellow Cards: Maguire 49; Fernandes B. 65; Ugarte 74

Crystal Palace: Henderson D.; Mitchell T. (Clyne, 88); Lacroix M.; Guehi; Muñoz D.; Richards Chr.; Sarr Is. (Devenny, 96); Lerma; Hughes W. (Wharton A., 88); Kamada (Eze, 61); Mateta
Bench: Turner M.; Schlupp; Kporha; Esse; Nketiah
Yellow Cards: Hughes W. 72