Manchester United Beat Palace
Manchester United yesterday beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to close up on Leicester City in the top four finish, United have been in top form since the resumption of the League and the introduction of Bruno Fernandes. The Red Devils have not lost any game since the arrival of the midfielder from Sporting Lisbon their impressive form have made the manager says Manchester United have “earned the right” to challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League after a “fantastic” spell of post-lockdown form.
United maintained their relentless pursuit of a place in the Champions League with a hard-fought win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Solskjaer’s side was under pressure after Leicester City’s earlier victory over Sheffield United and responded with a victory that keeps them in fifth place, level on points with the Foxes but with an inferior goal difference.
The vioctory extended United’s unbeaten run to 19 games in all competitions, and Solskjaer believes United, who are still in the FA Cup and Europa League, have set themselves up for a thrilling end to the season. The manager said: “No-one thought in January that we would be in with a shout for top four.”
“We have done fantastic since the restart. These are the games that matter. That is the thing at Manchester United, you have to step up and show your personality,” he added. Marcus Rashford gave the opener in the first half of the game seconds before the halftime break before playing his part in a sweet move involving Bruno Fernandes that was rounded off by Anthony Martial in the 78th minute.
It was a frusteating night for the home team as they felt a real sense of injustice, furious that they were denied a penalty just before United took the lead when Wilfried Zaha tangled with Victor Lindelof, and then seeing a potential 55th-minute equaliser from Jordan Ayew ruled out by VAR for a very marginal offside.