Crystal Palace delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Selhurst Park, highlighting the visiting Red Devils' struggles under manager Erik ten Hag. The injury-plagued Manchester United side lacked passion and cohesion, allowing Palace to dominate the match.
Michael Olise, a rumored United target, scored two goals for Palace, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell also finding the net. Palace's performance showcased their great form, remaining unbeaten in five matches and winning four of those. Oliver Glasner's project at Palace has shown significant improvement in recent weeks, with the 14th-place Eagles now just as close to fifth place as they are to the bottom three.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have been plagued by injuries throughout the season. Forced to play Casemiro at center back, they struggled to pose any threat against Palace. With 54 points, United sit below seventh-place Chelsea on goal difference and two points behind Newcastle United. Their FA Cup Final against Manchester City may now be their best route to European qualification, a surprising turn for a side that finished third last season.
The absence of Bruno Fernandes, who missed the match due to injury, was keenly felt by Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder has been instrumental in their success this season, contributing 10 goals and seven assists in the Premier League alone. Monday's match highlighted United's heavy reliance on Fernandes, as they struggled to create chances and were unable to find the back of the net without him.
Overall, the result reflects the current struggles at Manchester United, once considered one of the biggest clubs in the world.
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