Manchester United vs Crystal Palace as it happened: Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Red Devils slip up

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·2 February 2025

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace as it happened: Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Red Devils slip up

Ruben Amorim's side bid to maintain good form

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Manchester United saw their recent good form grind to a half against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim's side had won three straight games against Rangers, Fulham and FCSB to lift the mood around the club following a difficult start to 2025.

However, they just can’t seem to shake off their inconsistent form in the Premier League. Second half goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta condemned United to yet another home defeat, this one in front of January signings Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven. To make matters worse for the Red Devils, it would appear Lisandro Martinez faces a long spell on the sidelines with a serious injury.

Palace climb to 12th place with 30 points, four points off the top half of the table. United drop one place to 13th still on 29 points from 24 games. Read the game back below with our dedicated match blog.

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1 day ago

Manchester United player ratings

Andre Onana 4

Got a touch on Jean-Philippe Mateta’s dinked effort, but then conceded twice to the Frenchman.

Harry Maguire 4

Really poor tackle on Mateta got him booked shortly after half-time.

Leny Yoro 5

Defended well for the most part but could not prevent Mateta from scoring the winner.

Read our full Manchester United player ratings right here!

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1 day ago

Manchester United beaten

Manchester United fell to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace after conceding two second half goals to Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The result ends the good run of form the Red Devils were on as they went into the game on the back of three straight wins across all competitions, but this defeat sees them drop one place to 13th in the Premier League table.

Read the full match report here!