The Independent
·2 febbraio 2025
The Independent
·2 febbraio 2025
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Amorim suggests he'd rather pick 63-year-old coach over Rashford
Manchester United host Crystal Palace in a crunch Premier League clash which could see Ruben Amorim’s side drop further down the table.
United come into the match sitting 12th with Palace two points behind them in 13th. Victory would put Amorim’s team closer to the top half of the table as the Red Devils aim to take their outside shot at a European place. United have won their last three matches across all competitions and will want to keep their momentum going when they take on Palace at Old Trafford.
Oliver Glasner’s men had their unbeaten run of five league games ended last time out against Brentford though new signing Romain Esse got on the scoresheet. Palace want to get back to winning ways and will feel confident about taking on a vulnerable United side.
The match is not on TV in the UK because it was initially scheduled to be shown on Saturday at 3pm, but you can follow all the action from Old Trafford with our live blog below:
50 mins: Chance! Onana collects Guehi’s header and sparks the counter-attack. From Amad’s cross, Fernandes strikes first time! But it’s at a good height for Henderson to save to his right.
Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 15:09
49 mins: Yellow card! Maguire goes into the book for a late lunge on Mateta, who had skipped away. Palace have a free kick in a decent position.
Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 15:07
47 mins: Mainoo turns well on the halfway line to lead an attack, but Amad is doubled-up on out on the right and loses the ball.
Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 15:05
Eberechi Eze was warming up a half time so could be use to chance the game for Crystal Palace in the second half.
The players are out - no changes for now between the teams.
Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 15:02
45 mins: Into the final minute of added time. United have a free-kick in a decent position after Henderson was almost caught by Garnacho and kicked into touch, before Mateta fouled Ugarte from the restart.
Jamie Braidwood 2 February 2025 14:46
42 mins: A first half that at least began well for Manchester United. It has not gone well, admittedly. Palace could easily be ahead. United look what they are - a team without a striker. A penny for the thoughts of the substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund.
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Richard Jolly, at Old Trafford2 February 2025 14:44
36 mins: More frustration for Fernandes as another cross sails through. It was Mazraoui, the wing back, who was closest there. A cross begging for a striker in the middle perhaps? Mainoo has been very quiet since the first 15 minutes.
Jamie Braidwood
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