By Crystal Palace delivered a stunning blow to Manchester United’s season, securing a resounding 4-0 victory at Selhurst Park, with Michael Olise leading the charge.
In a match that saw United’s defensive vulnerabilities exposed, Olise stole the show with two goals, while Tyrick Mitchell and Jean-Philippe Mateta also found the scoresheet.
Facing pressure after dropping to eighth in the league standings, United needed a strong performance but instead endured what Ashley Young described as a “shambolic” display on Monday Night Football.
Casemiro, deputizing in an unfamiliar centre-back role, endured a torrid outing, epitomized by his struggles against Olise for Palace’s opening goal, a moment described by Jamie Carragher as “embarrassing”.
Palace capitalized on United’s defensive frailties as Mateta outmuscled Jonny Evans for their second goal, followed by Mitchell poking home a third.
Casemiro’s woes continued as he was dispossessed by Daniel Munoz, leading to Olise’s second goal, which raised questions about goalkeeper Andre Onana’s positioning.
Palace secured a memorable victory under manager Glasner’s reign, while United’s shortcomings once again dominated the headlines for all the wrong reasons, leaving their European qualification hopes in jeopardy.
