Man Utd lost 0-4 at Crsytal Palace in the latest match of round 36 of the Premier League. The defeat left the “Red Devils” stuck in 8th place on the rankings.

Man Utd’s loss this season is not too surprising to fans, because before the trip to Crystal Palace, Ten Hag’s team lost 12 matches in 34 matches played in the Premier League. However, the fact that the “Red Devils” lost 0-4 to a weak average team like Crystal Palace still caused surprise. Perhaps, not many people think that Man Utd is so weak now.

Man Utd played very poorly on Crystal Palace’s field (Photo: Getty).

Man Utd marched to London with a serious shortage of forces. Injuries to Maguire, Rashford, Fernandes, McTominay, Martial, Kambwala, Lindelof, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Malacia caused Man Utd to miss a series of important stars, coach Ten Hag had to call in 5 players from the U21 squad. reserve list of the “Red Devils”.

Because Man Utd had a crisis in the central defender position, with only Evans remaining as a central defender in the squad, coach Ten Hag was forced to push midfielder Casemiro to partner with the Northern Irish midfielder. Man Utd’s patchwork squad played poorly at Crystal Palace. Not sharp in attack and sloppy defense, the “Red Devils” were soon punished by the home team.

Bad scores of Man Utd players

In the 12th minute, Olise received a throw-in in the middle of the field. He overcame Casemiro’s block and then rushed forward comfortably in the middle. Man Utd’s defense system had no cover, allowing the home team’s striker to penetrate. In the penalty area, Olise shot low and sent the ball into the right corner, defeating Onana to open the score.

After the loss, Man Utd showed signs of rising, but the away team’s attacking play was still very lackluster, so there weren’t many dangerous plays for Crystal Palace’s goal. Man Utd’s most notable situation in the first half was when Casemiro headed the ball into Crystal Palace’s net in the 34th minute. The goal was not recognized because Hojlund intentionally fouled goalkeeper Henderson, causing the English goalkeeper to miss. can catch the ball.

Mateta scored the second goal for Crystal Palace (Photo: Getty).

Crystal Palace players celebrate their second goal against Man Utd (Photo: Getty).

 

In the 40th minute, Mateta received the ball in the middle of the field. He overcame Evans’s block and rushed down to shoot from the left side of the penalty area. The ball went into the right corner with such force that it sent Onana flying in vain. The score increased to 2-0 for the home team. Man Utd’s first and second goals had the same scenario when the away team’s midfielder rose high and was overcome, causing the defense system to collapse.

Trailing by 2 goals after the first 45 minutes, Man Utd tried to rally in the second half, but the away team’s ability to put pressure on was too weak because they lacked a conductor to coordinate the attack. In the 52nd minute, Casemiro headed the ball into the home team’s net after a free kick. Once again, the Red Devils’ goal was not recognized, this time it was offside.

Crystal Palace’s attack is not too strong, however, because the defense system is too weak, the Manchester team cannot defend. In the 58th minute, Dalot, in an attempt to follow the opponent, accidentally blocked the ball, becoming a convenient assist for Mitchell to finish at close range to increase the score to 3-0.

In the 66th minute, Casemiro was robbed of the ball right next to the goal line in the penalty area. His teammates passed it back to Olise, who received the ball comfortably at the top of the penalty area. The Crystal Palace striker took a shot without a Man Utd player. On the block, the ball went into the top right corner of the goal and Onana continued to be unable to block it.

18-year-old player Ethan Wheatley (left) made his Man Utd debut when he entered the field at the end of the match (Photo: Getty).

Crystal Palace players were quite comfortable after leading 4-0, the home team continued to play offensively for the remainder of the match. Minute 90+2, Man Utd almost conceded the 5th goal, Edouard shot from the top of the penalty area, the ball hit the post and bounced out while Onana stood watching.

After 35 matches, Man Utd has 54 points and ranks 8th, down 2 places compared to the position before this round took place. Ten Hag’s team is facing the risk of not being able to participate in the European Cup next season.