In a rematch of the previous season’s 4-0 defeat, Manchester United faced off against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The first half ended 0-0 with Palace showing some danger in the last two minutes and Dean Henderson being the standout player. Garnacho and Zirkzee had some chances but failed to convert.
Palace had their first shot at the 44th minute but were well handled by Martinez. Meanwhile, United dominated the game with several corners and chances but failed to capitalize. Garnacho hit the bar at the 26th minute, while Henderson made some crucial saves.
Despite United’s dominance, they couldn’t break the deadlock, with good saves from Henderson and missed chances from Garnacho and Zirkzee. Marcus Rashford was surprisingly benched, with newcomers Garnacho and Zirkzee leading the attack. Palace, on the other hand, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities.
The game ended in a 0-0 draw, with United unable to convert their dominance into goals. Rashford’s absence and Palace’s defensive resilience were key factors in the match. Both teams will look to improve in their upcoming fixtures.
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