Crystal Palace vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the Premier League action from Selhurst Park as Wout Weghorst makes full debut
Manchester United’s nine-match winning run came to a halt after Michael Olise’s stunning stoppage-time free-kick earned Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag’s side were on course to go second in the Premier League table after Bruno Fernandes’ first-half opener.
But Olise’s late strike means they now head to leaders Arsenal on Sunday eight points adrift and missing key midfielder Casemiro, who will be suspended after picking up a fifth booking of the season late on.
United debutant Wout Weghorst nearly opened his account for his new side, directing a first-half header over the crossbar, while a brilliant stop by David De Gea denied the hosts from taking a first half lead.
Fernandes handed the visitors the lead just before the halfway point, and United seemed poised to make it 10 wins in a row in all competitions before Olise levelled.
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Antony also appearing to have issues with his own team-mates. The Brazil international becomes embroiled in a war of words with Fernandes after a lapse in communication culminates in a United attack breaking down.
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A scuffle breaks out between Mitchell and Antony following an incident off the ball. But the referee is quickly over to diffuse the situation and give both players a good talking to.
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Although the form book makes them favourites, United have not enjoyed playing Palace in recent times, losing three of their past six Premier League meetings. That is as many as they registered in their previous 31 encounters.
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JUST WIDE! Sloppy defending leads to a chance for Antony, who neatly lifts the ball over the stranded Guaita. However, his effort drifts marginally the wrong side of the post.
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Mateta gives chase after a loose header from Martinez. Thankfully for the visitors, Varane is alert and quickly gets back to deal with the potential danger.
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Having taken a blow to the head, Martinez is bandaged up and is eventually waved back into the action by the referee.
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Concern for the visitors as birthday boy Martinez requires attention following a collision with Mateta. The World Cup winner, who turns 25 today, is being seen to by the medical team.
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United apply the pressure at the other end and following a succession of crosses, the ball falls kindly for Shaw to strike. The England left-back connects cleanly, but his effort is off target.
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