Manchester United plays poorly and loses to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford
Rúben Amorim uses Mainoo in attack, the experiment doesn’t work, and the visiting team wins with two goals from Mateta
SUMMARY
Crystal Palace visited Manchester United at Old Trafford and won 2-0 in a match on matchday 24 of the Premier League. Both goals for the visiting team were scored by center forward Mateta, both in the second half.
STRIKER’S MAINOO?!
In Manchester United’s lineup, it was notable that Mainoo formed the attacking trio, alongside Diallo and Garnacho. Yes, the young midfielder played centrally in the attacking sector, and could be considered a false 9 or a center forward, as you prefer. The fact is that the experiment did not work out and he was replaced by Höjlund only in the 70th minute, when United were already losing 1-0.
EYE ON THE TABLE
With the defeat, Manchester United dropped to 13th place, still with 29 points in the Premier League table. Rúben Amorim’s team was overtaken by Crystal Palace, who moved up to 12th place, with 30 points. In the next round, United visit Tottenham, while Palace host Everton.
