Eagles Mauler Red Devils: Selhurst Park Erupts as Crystal Palace Crush Manchester United


A dominant Crystal Palace display at Selhurst Park left Manchester United red-faced and manager Erik ten Hag clinging to his job by a thread. The 4-0 thrashing piles on the pressure for the Dutchman, raising serious questions about his suitability for the role as the club undergoes a summer rebuild under new ownership.

From the opening whistle, the home side asserted their dominance, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Michael Olise, a constant thorn in United's side throughout the night, opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Cutting inside Casemiro with a dazzling display of footwork, Olise slotted the ball home with composure, sending the home faithful into a frenzy.

United's defense, a recurring weak spot this season, crumbled under sustained Palace pressure. Jean-Philippe Mateta continued his impressive home form, capitalizing on a gaping hole in the backline to unleash a powerful strike past a helpless Andre Onana. This second goal before halftime effectively put the game to bed.



The second half was a mere formality as Palace continued to dictate proceedings. A clever short corner routine saw Adam Wharton find Joachim Andersen at the far post. The towering defender's flick-on found Tyrick Mitchell unmarked at the back post for a simple tap-in, further extending Palace's lead.

Olise wasn't done yet. After Casemiro's woeful mistake deep in United territory gifted Palace possession, Daniel Munoz played a delightful square pass to the Frenchman. Olise, with a rocket from distance, left Onana with no chance, securing his brace and Palace's fourth goal of the evening.

The scoreline reflected United's abject performance. Their timidity and lack of attacking threat were a stark contrast to Palace's verve and hunger. This humiliating defeat will undoubtedly fuel speculation about Ten Hag's future, with the club's hierarchy looking to make significant changes during the upcoming transfer window.



The Red Devils must now regroup and salvage what remains of their season. However, the deep-seated issues exposed at Selhurst Park cast a long shadow over Ten Hag's tenure. Can he turn things around and convince the new owners he's the right man to lead Manchester United into the future? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the Dutchman has a monumental task ahead of him.click to read

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