Manchester United faced another humiliating defeat as Crystal Palace triumphed with a resounding 4-0 scoreline at Selhurst Park on Monday night. The Red Devils were left reeling as Palace capitalized on their defensive frailties, showcasing a level of dominance rarely seen at this stage of the season.
The scene of United star Casemiro lying helplessly on the turf while Michael Olise effortlessly slipped away was emblematic of the chaos that engulfed the English giants. While the 4-0 scoreline is stark, it barely scratches the surface of United's abysmal performance, reminiscent of their record loss to Palace 52 years ago.
With sidelined captain Bruno Fernandes and the injured Harry Maguire, United had to depend on Jonny Evans and Casemiro as their 14th center-back pairing of the league season. Palace wasted no time, exploiting this makeshift defense within just 13 minutes. Olise's deft movement past Casemiro opened the scoring, and shortly before halftime, Evans was exposed again as Mateta skillfully evaded him to double Palace's lead.
As the second half unfolded, Palace continued to dominate, leaving United with little to salvage. The absence of key players proved too significant for United to overcome, highlighting the urgent need for squad depth and strategic adjustments as the season progresses.
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