Crystal Palace vs Man United 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
On Monday, May 6, 2024, Crystal Palace hosted Manchester United at Selhurst Park in London. The match turned out to be a one-sided affair, with the home team securing an impressive 4-0 victory.
First Half:
The game kicked off with Palace probing United’s defense. In the 13th minute, Michael Olise, the home team’s no. 7, showcased his brilliance. After receiving a throw-in from Daniel Munoz, Olise danced past Casemiro and also fired a low, left-footed strike into the bottom corner. Selhurst Park erupted as Palace took the lead.
Mason Mount had a chance to equalize, but Munoz blocked his effort. The Colombian wing-back was a lively presence, combining well with Olise.
However, United’s Christian Eriksen curled a free-kick over the bar, and Casemiro’s header was ruled out due to a foul on Dean Henderson.
Half-Time Score: Crystal Palace 1 – 0 Manchester United
Second Half:
As half-time approached, Jean-Philippe Mateta doubled Palace’s advantage. The French striker capitalized on Olise’s cutback, leaving United’s defense stunned.
In the second half, Tyrick Mitchell added to United’s woes. The left wing-back got forward and also found the net, extending Palace’s lead to 3-0.
Michael Olise wasn’t done yet. He scored his second of the night, also delighting the majority inside Selhurst Park. United’s Casemiro did find the net twice, but one was ruled out for a foul, and the other was flagged offside.
Full-Time Score: Crystal Palace 4 – 0 Manchester United
Key Events:
- 13th Minute: Michael Olise of Crystal Palace opened the scoring with a low, left-footed strike that found the bottom corner. The winger’s penetrative run set Palace on their way.
- 39th Minute: Jean-Philippe Mateta doubled the advantage for the hosts just before half-time.
- 57th Minute: Tyrick Mitchell added a third goal for Crystal Palace in the second half.
- And also 65th Minute: Michael Olise scored his second goal of the match, delighting the majority of fans inside Selhurst Park.
United’s Disallowed Goals:
- United did have the ball in the net twice during the game:
- Casemiro’s Header: Casemiro’s looping header crossed the line, but an adjudged foul from Rasmus Hojlund on Dean Henderson ruled out the goal.
- Offside Flag: An offside flag thwarted another attempt by Casemiro.
Team Statistics:
- Crystal Palace:
- Yellow Cards: 1
- Total Shots: 16 (10 on target)
- Ball Possession: 43%
- Manchester United:
- Yellow Cards: 1
- Total Shots: 7 (1 on target)
- Ball Possession: 57%
Notable Performers:
- Michael Olise: The standout player, scoring twice for Crystal Palace.
- Also Daniel Munoz: The lively wing-back who contributed to Palace’s attacking play.
- Mason Mount: United’s chance creator, despite the team’s overall struggles.
