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Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United: Michael Olise scores twice in dominant victory

By Charlotte CoatesBBC Sport

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Michael Olise scores for Crystal Palace
Michael Olise has scored nine Premier League goals for Crystal Palace this season

Crystal Palace sealed a first league double over Manchester United with a rampant 4-0 win at Selhurst Park.

Michael Olise ran 20 yards under no challenge to eventually slot beyond Andre Onana to put Oliver Glasner's side in the lead after 13 minutes.

Jean-Philippe Mateta surged beyond Johnny Evans to finish emphatically for his sixth goal in a row on home turf.

Tyrick Mitchell tapped in from close range after a fine cross by Adam Wharton in the 58th minute and French youngster Olise capitalised on a Casemiro mistake to power a strike beyond a wanting Onana.

From the first minute, Glasner's men looked full of intent against a United side who failed to turn up at Selhurst Park.

As a defensive unit, United put in one of the worst performances of the season with Casemiro and Evans becoming their 14th centre back partnership used this campaign.

Eberechi Eze and Olise were given the freedom of the pitch to control the play and caused United trouble on numerous occasions.

Erik ten Hag's side threatened in a couple of moments with Casemiro twice having goals ruled out - the first for a foul on Dean Henderson and the second for offside.

Odsonne Edouard almost rubbed further salt in the wounds but his injury-time effort struck the upright.

With title-chasing Arsenal next up, United must greatly improve to avoid another thrashing.

No European football for United a possibility

At one stage in the season, Ten Hag's side looked as though they could put pressure on Aston Villa for a Champions League spot.

That dream is long gone and United are now at risk of missing out on qualifying for any European competition next season.

They must either finish seventh in the Premier League to secure Europa Conference League football or beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final to seal a Europa League place.

One win in seven has seen United slide down the table into eighth and their fixtures do not get any easier with league leaders Arsenal visiting Old Trafford on Sunday.

A defeat by this scoreline can be hugely damaging but for those United fans who made the trip to Selhurst Park on a Bank Holiday Monday, it is the manner in which the players seemingly looked disinterested that will hurt the most.

Wharton an outsider for the England squad?

All eyes have been on United's talented youngster, Kobbie Mainoo, and rightfully so but it is hard to ignore the performances being put in by midfielder Wharton since his January move.

Wharton, 20, has impressed since day one at Selhurst Park after his £18m move from Blackburn Rovers on transfer deadline day.

Up against England internationals Mason Mount and Mainoo, Wharton shone with his slick passing between the lines and combativeness in defence.

Positionally, Wharton is excellent. Especially for someone at such a tender age. He has the ability to know exactly where to be on the pitch and when it is best to release the ball for a team-mate.

The former Blackburn man has been a huge addition to a Palace side who have won four of their past five.

A fantastic cross for Joachim Andersen to set up Mitchell's goal was just a small sample of the quality Wharton brings.

England boss Gareth Southgate was in attendance in London with a preliminary squad for Euro 2024 set to be announced on Tuesday, 21 May and with the Three Lions short of players in the mould of Wharton, could a shock inclusion be on the cards?

Player of the match

EzeEberechi Eze

with an average of 8.58

Crystal Palace

  1. Squad number10Player nameEze
    Average rating

    8.58

  2. Squad number7Player nameOlise
    Average rating

    8.55

  3. Squad number14Player nameMateta
    Average rating

    8.55

  4. Squad number20Player nameA Wharton
    Average rating

    8.53

  5. Squad number19Player nameHughes
    Average rating

    8.33

  6. Squad number3Player nameMitchell
    Average rating

    8.31

  7. Squad number12Player nameMuñoz
    Average rating

    8.29

  8. Squad number16Player nameAndersen
    Average rating

    8.19

  9. Squad number26Player nameRichards
    Average rating

    8.17

  10. Squad number6Player nameGuéhi
    Average rating

    8.11

  11. Squad number22Player nameÉdouard
    Average rating

    8.07

  12. Squad number15Player nameSchlupp
    Average rating

    7.97

  13. Squad number44Player nameRiedewald
    Average rating

    7.97

  14. Squad number17Player nameClyne
    Average rating

    7.95

  15. Squad number9Player nameJ Ayew
    Average rating

    7.90

  16. Squad number30Player nameHenderson
    Average rating

    7.60

Manchester United

  1. Squad number84Player nameWheatley
    Average rating

    2.92

  2. Squad number37Player nameMainoo
    Average rating

    2.92

  3. Squad number17Player nameGarnacho
    Average rating

    2.88

  4. Squad number11Player nameHøjlund
    Average rating

    2.74

  5. Squad number7Player nameMount
    Average rating

    2.61

  6. Squad number35Player nameEvans
    Average rating

    2.49

  7. Squad number16Player nameDiallo
    Average rating

    2.47

  8. Squad number20Player nameDiogo Dalot
    Average rating

    2.47

  9. Squad number14Player nameEriksen
    Average rating

    2.44

  10. Squad number4Player nameS Amrabat
    Average rating

    2.41

  11. Squad number24Player nameOnana
    Average rating

    2.39

  12. Squad number29Player nameWan-Bissaka
    Average rating

    2.37

  13. Squad number18Player nameCasemiro
    Average rating

    2.06

  14. Squad number21Player nameAntony
    Average rating

    1.97

Line-ups

Crystal Palace

Formation 3-4-2-1

  • 30Henderson
  • 17ClyneSubstituted forGuéhiat 78'minutes
  • 16Andersen
  • 26Richards
  • 12Muñoz
  • 20A Wharton
  • 19HughesSubstituted forRiedewaldat 68'minutes
  • 3Mitchell
  • 7OliseSubstituted forSchluppat 85'minutes
  • 10EzeSubstituted forJ Ayewat 85'minutes
  • 14MatetaSubstituted forÉdouardat 68'minutesBooked at 88mins

Substitutes

  • 2Ward
  • 6Guéhi
  • 9J Ayew
  • 15Schlupp
  • 22Édouard
  • 29Ahamada
  • 31Matthews
  • 44Riedewald
  • 49Rak-Sakyi

Man Utd

Formation 4-2-3-1

  • 24Onana
  • 20Dalot
  • 18Casemiro
  • 35Evans
  • 29Wan-Bissaka
  • 37Mainoo
  • 14Eriksen
  • 21AntonySubstituted forS Amrabatat 60'minutesBooked at 69mins
  • 7MountSubstituted forDialloat 80'minutes
  • 17Garnacho
  • 11HøjlundSubstituted forWheatleyat 80'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1Bayindir
  • 4S Amrabat
  • 16Diallo
  • 22Heaton
  • 65Collyer
  • 70Amass
  • 75Ogunneye
  • 78Jackson
  • 84Wheatley
Referee:
Jarred Gillett
Attendance:
25,190

Match Stats

Home TeamCrystal PalaceAway TeamMan Utd
Possession
Home43%
Away57%
Shots
Home18
Away7
Shots on Target
Home10
Away2
Corners
Home6
Away2
Fouls
Home12
Away8

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Crystal Palace 4, Manchester United 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Crystal Palace 4, Manchester United 0.

  3. Post update

    Attempt saved. Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Odsonne Édouard.

  4. Post update

    Foul by Diogo Dalot (Manchester United).

  5. Post update

    Jairo Riedewald (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  6. Post update

    Odsonne Édouard (Crystal Palace) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Marc Guéhi.

  7. Post update

    Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  8. Post update

    Delay in match (Manchester United).

  9. Post update

    Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Kobbie Mainoo.

  10. Post update

    Attempt missed. Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Jordan Ayew with a cross following a corner.

  11. Post update

    Corner, Crystal Palace. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

  12. Booking

    Odsonne Édouard (Crystal Palace) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  13. Post update

    Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  14. Post update

    Foul by Odsonne Édouard (Crystal Palace).

  15. Post update

    Offside, Crystal Palace. Daniel Muñoz is caught offside.

  16. Substitution

    Substitution, Crystal Palace. Jeffrey Schlupp replaces Michael Olise.

  17. Substitution

    Substitution, Crystal Palace. Jordan Ayew replaces Eberechi Eze.

  18. Post update

    Foul by Ethan Wheatley (Manchester United).

  19. Post update

    Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  20. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Michael Olise (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Wharton.

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4153 comments

  • Comment posted by conradk, at 22:03 6 May

    Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds a significant financial interest in a business that produces rubbish, pumps out toxic waste and grossly overpays underperforming employees.

    He also owns the Ineos chemical company.

    Well done Palace, beautiful stuff.

    • Reply posted by soccerteur, at 22:06 6 May

      soccerteur replied:
      👍🏻

  • Comment posted by Mr Facts, at 22:03 6 May

    Whoever you support and whoever you dislike can we all come together and say we've loved Manchester United's downfall since Fergie left over a decade ago 😂

    And long may it continue and it will.

    • Reply posted by Mr Facts, at 22:05 6 May

      Mr Facts replied:
      I went out for an evening stroll. I wish I stayed in and watched the comedy club do its thing 🤣

  • Comment posted by SausageAndBeanMelt, at 22:05 6 May

    They should all be embarrassed... 4-0...

    Should be doing better against Manchester United...

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 22:10 6 May

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      Man United, any thoughts on bringing Moyes back for next season?
      The Chosen One – The Sequel.

  • Comment posted by Wizzowise, at 22:05 6 May

    I know it was only Man Utd but Palace were brilliant. Hope Ten Hag stays forever, the man's a genius!

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 22:11 6 May

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      Has any team ever qualified for Europe, via their league position, yet had a minus goal difference?

  • Comment posted by Steve 76, at 22:04 6 May

    Ten Hag was right when he said that Man United are one of the most entertaining teams in the league.

    Take a bow Eric!!!

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • Reply posted by AnAwesomeLife, at 22:27 6 May

      AnAwesomeLife replied:
      Yes, but perhaps he should have said it in a more Maximus sort of way:
      “Are you not ENTERTAINED?!?”

  • Comment posted by Chicken Tikka Mo Salah, at 22:03 6 May

    Evans has all the mobility of a parked car. Casemiro should be done for fraud. And what exactly is an Antony? I can't wait to see Neville's face on the overlap.

    • Reply posted by davidh, at 22:05 6 May

      davidh replied:
      What is an Anthony? I think we all know that starter for 10

  • Comment posted by The Big Six, at 22:04 6 May

    What a good way to round off a Bank holiday weekend

    • Reply posted by toffeeforever, at 22:06 6 May

      toffeeforever replied:
      And going back to work comes with the bonus of seeing Man Utd supporting colleagues!!

  • Comment posted by Peacehaven over35s, at 22:04 6 May

    The Utd players were all terrible - well below their usual standard - only Rashford was his usual standard.... invisible

    • Reply posted by Micherin, at 22:06 6 May

      Micherin replied:
      That IS their usual standard.

  • Comment posted by Teddy M, at 22:05 6 May

    I never thought I’d tire of seeing United get pumped. And I still haven’t. Delicious.

    • Reply posted by liverpool supporter right here, at 22:07 6 May

      liverpool supporter right here replied:
      You dont have to wait long for Man United to get battered these days

  • Comment posted by Justfacts, at 22:06 6 May

    Couldn't happen to a more horrible bunch of fans!! Well done Palace

    • Reply posted by Simon J, at 22:07 6 May

      Simon J replied:
      More horrible bunch of fans = Chelsea

  • Comment posted by Border Collie, at 22:04 6 May

    After 35 games, Utd has got an impressive goal difference of -3. 🤣

    Well played Palace.👍

    • Reply posted by A_FORCE_ONE, at 22:21 6 May

      A_FORCE_ONE replied:
      63 goals difference between them and a team that plays with no striker. How far has this team fallen. They need to start building with a young group of players .

  • Comment posted by ChuckNorris, at 22:03 6 May

    Olise made United's defence look more confused than a cat in a room full of laser pointers!

    • Reply posted by Dad, at 22:07 6 May

      Dad replied:
      Bring back ole...

  • Comment posted by Justfacts, at 22:05 6 May

    8th with the most expensive football squad ever 😆 🤣 😂 😹

    • Reply posted by twinprime, at 22:10 6 May

      twinprime replied:
      That expensive comment is nowhere near being true.

  • Comment posted by NB, at 22:04 6 May

    Credit to Crystal Palace... brilliant tonight

    • Reply posted by Toonboy , at 22:17 6 May

      Toonboy replied:
      Definitely credit to Crystal Palace, shame their fans offer the budget version of the Ultras, where is their individuality?

  • Comment posted by Decelon, at 22:04 6 May

    Well, look on the bright side Utd fans. That could’ve been 6 or 7-nil.

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 22:10 6 May

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      One team had nothing to play for, yet they played like the league title was on the line, while the other team, who were playing for European qualification, played like the season was already over.

      Then again, this is exactly the sort of result to be expected when one team fields an early round ‘Carabao Cup’ squad.

  • Comment posted by Billy McFlipFlops, at 22:06 6 May

    Man Utd fans were let down tonight - at least they haven’t got far to get home though.

    • Reply posted by Robert E7, at 22:08 6 May

      Robert E7 replied:
      M25 busy on the Surrey stretch shortly.

  • Comment posted by Matt_Jane, at 22:04 6 May

    It wasn't that long ago that Man Utd fans were hopeful of a Champions League place!

    Come on Arsenal, Newcastle and Brighton.....let's get their goal tally to negative double figures.

    • Reply posted by Lets Agree To Disagree, at 22:21 6 May

      Lets Agree To Disagree replied:
      This was a great warm up by Man united for the Arsenal game. If Arsenal thrash them, they would feel too bad as after tonight, United will be ready for that.

  • Comment posted by NB22, at 22:04 6 May

    🎶Eze like a Monday evening🎶

    • Reply posted by AnAwesomeLife, at 22:09 6 May

      AnAwesomeLife replied:
      Love him. He’s a Super Freak, Super Freak…!!!

  • Comment posted by sickbeggar, at 22:05 6 May

    COMMETH THE HOUR, COMMETH THE MAN, MOYES YOU ARE NEEDED, HEED THE CALL.

    • Reply posted by The Big Six, at 22:07 6 May

      The Big Six replied:
      The "chosen one" to replace Fergie...

  • Comment posted by Tacca, at 22:05 6 May

    The irony of United now being below the "billion pound bottle jobs"

    • Reply posted by Devil in the detail, at 22:07 6 May

      Devil in the detail replied:
      Good one😂😂😂😂

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