Crystal Palace vs Manchester United, player ratings: Romelu Lukaku takes his chance with double

Romelu Lukaku scored two goals as United went ahead at Selhurst Park

Jack Pitt-Brooke
Wednesday 27 February 2019 22:51 GMT
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Manchester United celebrate Romelu Lukaku's opener
Manchester United celebrate Romelu Lukaku's opener (Getty Images)

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Manchester United held off a spirited Crystal Palace side to seal yet another victory under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Romelu Lukaku scored two goals as United went ahead at Selhurst Park.

But they had to ride out a nervy finish after Joel Ward pinched a goal back for Palace.

Ashley Young's late strike calmed the situation as United made sure of all three points, and consolidated their top-four spot.

Take a look through our gallery to see how the players rated:

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