Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd: Erik ten Hag’s side humiliated as Michael Olise inspires hosts to become self-destructive | Football news

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Manchester United’s season reached new heights as they were beaten 4-0 by a Michael Olise-inspired Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

After weekend wins by Newcastle and Chelsea dropped United to eighth, Erik ten Hag’s side had to produce a response in their bid for European qualification – instead their efforts were branded “shambolic” by Ashley Young , the former United player, on Monday Night Football.

Casemiro in particular suffered a bruising evening after being pressed into action at centre-back again. He was left reeling from 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 hit Palace’s second, with Tyrick Mitchell then pushed over for a third.

There was still time for Casemiro to contribute to another Palace goal as he was robbed by Daniel Munoz in the lane, Olise then whipping a shot past Andre Onana, whose position was questionable.

Palace claimed four, content with another memorable victory less than three months into Glasner’s promising reign – but United will once again dominate the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

How Palace beat Man Utd with regret

United’s injury list shows no signs of shortening, with Bruno Fernandes the latest to go down as he missed out at Selhurst Park, while Casemiro and Evans – with a combined age of 68 – lined out at central defender. But this performance – lacking in creativity and fight – cannot be pinned on injuries alone.

Only recently, Ten Hag called United one of the most “fun” and “dynamic” teams in the Premier League – but Palace were the only team to fit that description in south London.

The first goal was bleakly predictable for United, with Casemiro – who has aged rapidly this season – caught desperately out of position by Olise, who then managed to find the bottom corner after generous defending from Evans and Diogo Dalot.

United briefly thought they had equalized against the run of play when the ball bounced over the line from a corner, only for the officials to correctly penalize Rasmus Hojlund for tripping Dean Henderson before Mateta slot past Evans to score his ninth goal in 11 games. under Glasner.

Ten Hag sent his side on early for the second half but whatever he tried at half-time failed to work as Palace continued to dominate and eventually notched their third when Mitchell scored after Joachim Andersen dominated Dalot from the center of Adam Wharton.

Casemiro had a Henderson header saved and a goal ruled out for offside, and his misery deepened when he failed to anticipate Munoz’s challenge, allowing Olise to score the second – although Onana certainly contributed.

Sofyan Amrabat was then lucky to avoid a straight red card for a nasty challenge – surely out of frustration – on Olise. It was the closest a United player got to it all night.

United avoided further embarrassment when Onana decided to see Odsonne Edouard’s shot fly towards him with the ball hitting the bar as the keeper stood.

The final whistle brought relief to United’s players, who were cheered on by the traveling supporters at full-time – perhaps a show of defiance as much as anything.

But the table provides the stark reality that United will currently miss out on Europe as things stand – while Ten Hag’s chances of keeping his job have surely fallen further.

Ten Hag: The players still support me

Man Utd administrator Erik ten Haag insisted the team continue to play for him, saying: “Yes, I’m sure. They have the right intention. They were keen from the start. Once we were playing, we didn’t develop as individuals or as a team.

“We have only four losses so far (in 2024). All season, we have been in big trouble. All the time, it was a team with a fighting spirit, hard to beat. Today, we were easy to beat.”

Ten Hag admitted his players were “disappointed” and when asked about how they defended Olise’s opener, he said: “There was a script and they didn’t follow it. The pros shouldn’t allow this because it was so easy.

“Five players over the ball when they have a throw-in. It’s not the first time it’s happened. We have young players, but they should take responsibility there.”

Glasner: The players trusted us from day one

Oliver Glasner he congratulated his Crystal Palace players for the performance, but admitted: “In the first half, we didn’t play very well. We opened up the middle too often and they could find the pockets, but we were very efficient so we scored very nice goals.

“At half-time, we made two or three adjustments and the players listened. The second half was much better, we had much more control, created many chances and scored nice goals. It’s a great win.”

Glasner – who was only appointed in February – added: “Good players, good team spirit and good fans – but always stay humble. Not long ago we were just five points away from relegation.

“The players have confidence. We are doing well, but we still have a lot to improve.

“All credit to the character of the players. They believed in us from day one, listened, tried and worked very hard in training and now they are getting their reward.”

Palace is making rapid progress under Glasner

After confirming Glasner as Roy Hodgson’s replacement in February, the mission was clear – to keep Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

But Glasner and his team went above and beyond, quickly securing survival and now taking 13 points from their last five games.

The nature of the wins was even more impressive – Liverpool beat at Anfield and Newcastle and Man Utd were both killed off at Selhurst Park. Palace have not conceded a goal in the three games.

Palace have seven first-team players out of contract in the summer and Olise and Eberechi Eze could be wanted by bigger clubs, but that uncertainty is outweighed by the promise of Glasner’s tenure so far.

And who’s to say the star duo won’t stick around? Glasner is already building a rapport with both players, even explaining how a conversation in the shower after the Fulham draw led to Olise successfully scoring Onana at the keeper’s near post against United.

If he is sustained in the transfer window – and especially if Olise and Eze stay – then Palace could be a fascinating watch next season.

Statistici Opta: Palace record first double against Man Utd

• Since Oliver Glasner’s first Premier League game in charge of Crystal Palace (24 February), only Cole Palmer (11) and Alexander Isak (10) have scored more goals in the competition than Jean-Philippe Mateta (9). Indeed, he has now scored in each of his last six home games (8 goals) after scoring just five goals in his first 37 such games in the competition.
• Crystal Palace have beaten Manchester United both home and away in the same Football League season for the first time in their history.
• Manchester United have conceded 81 goals in all competitions this season, their most in a single campaign since 1976-77 (also 81). Indeed, since the start of last season, only Nottingham Forest (5) have lost more Premier League away games by a margin of 4+ goals than Manchester United (3).
• It wasn’t until December 1972 (5-0) that Crystal Palace ever recorded a league win over Manchester United by a greater margin than their 4-0 win under Oliver Glasner.

What’s next?

Crystal Palace head towards Wolves Saturday 11 May – 3pm kick-off – before finishing the season at home to Villa Aston Sunday, May 19; start at 16.00.

Manchester United they have three Premier League games left. They host Arsenal Sunday, May 12, live Sky Sportsat 16.30, before his visit Newcastle Wednesday, May 15, also live Sky Sports; start at 20.00.

United then finish the league season at Brighton on May 19; start at 16.00.

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