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Manchester United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Saturday 30 September 2023 17:18 BST
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Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Already one goalkeeper down following Henderson's injury in midweek, the Palace coaching staff are concerned to see Johnstone go to ground clutching his head after a collision in the area. Fortunately, he is able to continue after a brief delay.

30 September 2023 16:29

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have seen their share of the ball slip even further since the half-time break, down to just over 20 per cent. Still, they stand firm and remain a threat on the counter.

30 September 2023 16:27

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

From a corner on the left, taken by Eze towards the near post, Schlupp sends his header looping narrowly over the crossbar and onto the top of the net.

30 September 2023 16:25

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

SAVE! Mateta wins the ball off Lindelof deep inside Man United's area, and then lays the ball back into the path of Hughes. From the edge of the box, the latter drills a powerful strike straight at Onana, who repels it with both palms!

30 September 2023 16:24

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Such has been their dominance of the ball today, Manchester United have attempted 478 passes in this match already - higher than their season average of 477.5 in the Premier League.

30 September 2023 16:21

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

SUPER STOP! Johnstone comes to the rescue again! This time, Hojlund's header from the centre of the box is saved by Palace's keeper! United skipper Fernandes was again involved, creating the chance with a cross.

30 September 2023 16:20

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Substitution Facundo Pellistri Rebollo Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra

30 September 2023 16:19

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

SAVE! Hojlund and Pellistri combine on the edge of the box, to open up a rare sliver of space. Then, the ball is recycled and Fernandes strikes from an angle on the left, forcing a smart save from Johnstone!

30 September 2023 16:18

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

An optimistic effort by Casemiro sends the ball hurtling wide of the left-hand post from 15 yards, as the midfielder tries his luck with a bicycle-kick following Varane's pass.

30 September 2023 16:15

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

From almost the same spot on the pitch where he volleyed his team in front, Andersen now hacks away Fernandes' ball into the box from the left.

30 September 2023 16:12

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