Manchester United’s season plumbed new depths as they were thrashed 4-0 by a Michael Olise-inspired Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
After Newcastle and Chelsea’s weekend wins dropped United to eighth, Erik ten Hag’s side needed to produce a response in their bid for European qualification – instead, their efforts were called “shambolic” by Ashley Young, the former United player, on Monday Night Football.
Casemiro, in particular, suffered a bruising evening after once again being pressed into action at centre-back. He was left floundering by Olise for Palace’s first goal, with Jamie Carragher calling his attempted tackle “embarrassing”.
Jonny Evans was then comprehensively beaten by Jean-Philippe Mateta as the in-form striker bludgeoned in Palace’s second, with Tyrick Mitchell then prodding in a third.
There was still time for Casemiro to contribute to another Palace goal, being robbed by Daniel Munoz on the touchline, with Olise then whipping a shot past Andre Onana, whose positioning was questionable.
Palace declared on four, satisfied with another memorable win less than three months into Glasner’s promising reign – but United will once again dominate the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
More to follow…
What’s next?
Crystal Palace head to Wolves on Saturday May 11 – kick-off 3pm – before finishing the season at home to Aston Villa on Sunday May 19; kick-off 4pm.
Manchester United have three Premier League matches remaining. They host Arsenal on Sunday May 12, live on Sky Sports, at 4.30pm, before the visit of Newcastle on Wednesday May 15, also live on Sky Sports; kick-off 8pm.
United then finish the league season at Brighton on May 19; kick-off 4pm.
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