Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United: Michael Olise scores twice in dominant win

Crystal Palace completed a League One double over Manchester United with a blistering 4-0 win at Selhurst Park.

Michael Olise raced 20 yards under no challenge to eventually slot past Andre Onana to put Oliver Glasner’s side ahead after 13 minutes.

Jean-Philippe Mateta slotted past Johnny Evans to finish emphatically for his sixth successive home goal.

Tyrick Mitchell headed in from close range after a fine cross from Adam Wharton in the 58th minute and young Frenchman Olise capitalized on a mistake by Casemiro to fire a shot past the onrushing Onana.

From the first minute, Glasner’s men looked full of intent against a United side who failed to turn up at Selhurst Park.

As a defensive unit, United produced one of their worst performances of the season, with Casemiro and Evans becoming the 14th centre-back partnership he has used this campaign.

Eberechi Eze and Olise were given the freedom of the pitch to control the game and caused United problems on numerous occasions.

Ten Hag’s side threatened at times, with Casemiro having goals ruled out twice – the first for a foul on Dean Henderson and the second for offside.

Odsonne Edouard almost rubbed more salt into the wounds but his injury-time effort hit the upright.

With Arsenal chasing the title, United must improve greatly to avoid another strike.

No chance of European football for United

At one point in the season, Ten Hag’s side looked like they could put pressure on Aston Villa for a place in the Champions League.

That dream is long gone and United now risk missing out on Europe for next season.

They must either finish seventh in the Premier League to secure Europa Conference League football or beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final to secure a place in the Europa League.

A win from seven saw United drop to eighth in the table and their fixtures don’t get any easier with Arsenal visiting Old Trafford on Sunday.

A defeat by that scoreline can be hugely damaging, but for those United fans who made the trip to Selhurst Park on Bank Holiday Monday, it is the way the players looked seemingly disinterested that will hurt the most.

Is Wharton an outsider for the England team?

All eyes have been on talented United youngster Kobbie Mainoo, and rightly so, but it’s hard to ignore the performances Wharton has put in since his January move.

Wharton, 20, impressed from day one at Selhurst Park following his £18m move from Blackburn Rovers on transfer deadline day.

Along with England internationals Mason Mount and Mainoo, Wharton shone with his slick passing between the lines and combativeness in defence.

Positionally, Wharton is excellent. Especially for someone at such a young age. He has the ability to know exactly where to be on the court and when it is best to release the ball to a teammate.

The former Blackburn man has been a big addition to a Palace side that have won four of their last five.

A fantastic cross for Joachim Andersen to set up Mitchell’s goal was just a small sample of the quality that Wharton brings.

England boss Gareth Southgate was in attendance in London with a preliminary squad for Euro 2024 due to be announced on Tuesday 21 May and with the Three Lions short of players in the form of Wharton, a shock inclusion could be on the cards.