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Last night, Manchester United continued to show disappointing form as they were defeated 2-0 at home by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was the star of the match with a brace, while the hosts struggled to create chances throughout the game.
Match Highlights
Man United started the match with determination to secure all three points, but their lack of creativity in attack left them unable to impose their game. In the 25th minute, the hosts were punished when Jean-Philippe Mateta capitalized on a defensive mistake by the Red Devils to open the scoring for Crystal Palace.
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In the second half, Manchester United pushed forward in search of an equalizer but couldn’t break through Palace’s solid defense. In the 70th minute, Mateta completed his brace, sealing a 2-0 victory for Crystal Palace.
Not only did they lose the game, but Manchester United also suffered a significant blow as center-back Lisandro Martínez sustained a serious injury and had to be stretchered off. This could be a major setback for United’s defense in the coming matches.
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Man United's Crisis Deepens
This defeat ended United’s three-match unbeaten run and saw them drop to 13th place in the Premier League standings. Manager Ruben Amorim will need to make swift tactical adjustments to avoid further decline for the team.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace delivered an outstanding performance, securing three important points that improve their standing in the league and boost their confidence for the road ahead.