In the early morning of May 7 (Hanoi time), MU lost 0-4 at Crystal Palace’s home field in round 36 of the Premier League.
The defeat caused MU to fall out of the European Cup group next season. The “Red Devils” are ranked 8th, a position that does not qualify for the Conference League.
Erik ten Hag and his team have 54 points, 2 points behind the 6th place team, Newcastle, and behind Chelsea due to a loss in difference. If they finish the season with this position, MU only has one door left to participate in the Europa League, which is to defeat Man City in the FA Cup final on May 25.
At Selhurts Park, MU did not have the services of captain Bruno Fernandes. In defense, Harry Maguire also retired. Coach Ten Hag can only rely on the central defenders including Jonny Evans, who has just returned from injury, and Casemiro.
Above, Christian Eriksen is too weak against the muscles of Crystal Palace’s midfielders. Both times the Danish star was surpassed, MU had to concede a goal.
In turn, Michael Olise and Jean Mateta comfortably broke through from the middle of the field, before launching a dangerous shot from close to the 16.5 m line, defeating Andre Onana in the 12th and 40th minutes. In the second half, the MU defense continued to compete. played poorly and had to concede 2 more goals, both due to defensive mistakes.
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In the 58th minute, Tyrick Mitchell comfortably cushioned the goal, increasing the score to 3-0. In the 66th minute, Casemiro lost the ball, creating an opportunity for Olise to shoot a strong shot, forcing Onana into the net to pick up the ball for the fourth time.
Olise has an impressive “sales” performance. He is one of the targets targeted by MU in this year’s summer transfer window.