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Palace defender Andersen made a great connection from Eberechi Eze’s free kick in the first half to divide the two teams
United were poor before half-time and improved after the break, but failed to find an equalizer
Erik ten Hag’s team has now lost four of the first seven Premier League matches this season
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Manchester United fell to a fourth defeat in their first seven Premier League games after Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen stunned Old Trafford.
Anderson sent a sharp shot over Andre Onana and into the top corner after Eberechi Eze’s corner in the 26th minute picked him out at the back post.
United struggled to create much in the first half, with Tyrick Mitchell clearing the line after Rasmus Hojlund rounded Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
Erik ten Hag’s side, who easily beat Palace 3-0 in the Carabao Cup in midweek, improved slightly after the break but were unable to avoid home losses as their miserable start to the season continued.
Full report to follow.
Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen (second from left) celebrates his stunning goal to open the scoring at Old Trafford
Andersen made the most beautiful connections to meet Eberechi Eze’s free kick, sending the ball flying past Andre Onana
United’s goalkeeper had no chance as Andersen’s strike went over him and into the top corner of the net
A dejected Bruno Fernandes as United, who had easily beaten Palace in the Carabao Cup in midweek, slumped to a dismal defeat
Anthony Martial, Alejandro Garnacho and Donny van de Beek can’t quite believe it as United fail to find the equalizer