Summary

  • Man Utd 7pts clear of fifth

  • Three points will guarantee fourth

  • Mata pen after Dann handball

  • Puncheon levels with free-kick

  • Fellaini with far-post header

  1. Postpublished at 20:26 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    For now though, that is all.

    Thanks for all your participation.

    Cheerio.

  2. Postpublished at 20:24 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Don't forget to watch Match of the Day on BBC One from 22:45 BST this evening.

    You can join us again from 10:00 BST for more live text commentary on Sunday.

    QPR know defeat at Manchester City will see them relegated while Liverpool need to beat Chelsea to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

  3. Hope for the Foxespublished at 20:21 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Leicester City became the first Premier League team to win on six consecutive Saturdays since Liverpool in December 2006.

    An incredible run from the Foxes gives them a great chance of survival.

    They looked finished a couple of months ago.

  4. 'Toughest week of my life'published at 20:15 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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    Newcastle United manager John Carver says he has ended "probably the toughest week of my life" with a "huge" point against West Bromwich Albion.

    Carver's side stopped a run of eight successive defeats but the Magpies are still 17th in the Premier League.

    They are two points clear of 18th-placed Hull with two games remaining against QPR (away) and West Ham (home).

    "That could be huge," said Carver. "It was important to stop the slide and that run of defeats."

  5. BBC coveragepublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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  6. Prediction timepublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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    Map out the road to Premier League and cup glory by predicting the scores for all the remaining ties in the Premier League and the FA Cup final and see how your guesses fare against BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson.

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  7. Burnley are downpublished at 20:04 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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    Time for a bit of a recap.

    Most of the action came at the bottom of the Premier League today, where, despite beating Hull, Burnley were relegated.

    QPR know if they lose to Manchester City they will also be relegated tomorrow.

    For the rest, there is plenty to play for.

  8. Stat attackpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    - Juan Mata had missed his preceding three penalties in English football (all competitions) before netting his spot-kick in this game.

    - Ashley Young has provided as many PL assists in 2014/15 (four), as he did in the preceding two seasons combined.

    - Palace attempted more shots (10) than United (eight), excluding blocked shots.

    - Alan Pardew is the first Palace manager to lose three straight PL home games since Iain Dowie in August - September 2004.

  9. Manager reactionpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    More from Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on Sky Sports: "We haven't played our best match but we have fought to the end. It was very important to win this match and it is a right step to qualification for the Champions League.

    "We had injuries, we had to change and the team was out of balance with Phil Jones at left-back and Wayne Rooney, our attacking point, going off. We have showed what you can achieve as a team and we have achieved our victory.

    "Luke Shaw has gone to the hospital but I have good news because he shall go to the airport. It cannot be so bad otherwise he cannot fly."

    On choosing Juan Mata as his penalty taker: "I had the idea that he would score this penalty. He shot low to the left corner and I think the Palace keeper is best going down to his right. So I was unsure but Mata did it because the shot had enough pace."

  10. Manager reactionpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal on BBC Sport: "You never know, we still have to win one point I believe. We have made a very important step.

    "We have worked so hard, the players showed the team spirit so goo. I am very proud. When you are fighting like this every week, we are difficult to beat.

    "David de Gea did it several times this season, I am vey happy he saved it because at the time it could have been 2-1 for Crystal Palace."

    United technically still need three points to guarantee Champions League football.

  11. Player reactionpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Palace winger Jason Puncheon: "Defeat is difficult to take. I think it was a penalty on me - but these things happen in football.

    "It has been a good season for us, we have got to take a lot of credit from the performances against Chelsea and Manchester United."

  12. Manager reactionpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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    Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew on the defeat: "We were a lot better second half and I thought we would go on and get a victory - or at least a draw. It is galling to be stood here after a defeat."

    On Manchester United's penalty: "I think the referee's in bad position to say it warrants a penalty - and I've just told him that. The ball came in, there was no real threat and Scott Dann leans in and is turning away. I think it hits the shoulder and his chest. From his angle the referee couldn't tell - it was impossible. I think it is a really tough call."

    On David De Gea's save from Glenn Murray: "We had a great moment when Glenn had a great chance - it was a fantastic save from one of the best goalkeepers in the world."

    On Jason Puncheon's penalty appeal: "I'd like to think that if the referee gives first one to Man United, then he has to give that one too."

  13. Text us on 81111published at 19:46 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Tom in Brighton: People keep saying job done but - big but - if Liverpool win their remaining games and United lose to Arsenal, they'll need all 3 points on the final day. Could get interesting.

    Alan in Devon: Sign of a good team, not playing well but found a way to win - lovely. For one day only I'm a Chelsea fan tomorrow.

    Ben on the Wirral: I may be one of the very few Utd fans who feels a bit sorry for Falcao. Admittedly he hasn't looked great but the service has hardly been top notch...

  14. Stat attackpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    - Manchester United have won 12 and lost none of the last 14 league meetings with Crystal Palace.

    - Manchester United have lost just two of their last 23 Premier League away games in London (W13 D8 L2) and those came against Chelsea.

    - Crystal Palace's three direct free-kick goals this season have come against Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.

  15. Player reactionpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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    Manchester United winger Ashley Young: "We knew that Palace would come out and put us under pressure at the start of the second half. We showed fighting spirit, and the togetherness we have, to get back into the game.

    "We came here to get the three points and we're delighted to get them. It's always tough here at Selhurst Park because of the atmosphere - the pitch is quite small and the fans are close to the pitch. We set our stall out in the first half and played some fantastic stuff."

    On the penalty: "It was the referee's decision to make but I thought the defender did stick his hand on it - I thought the referee got it spot on."

    On finishing in the top-four: "We talked about having five cup finals left, now we have got another two cup finals to go and get six points."

  16. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 19:39 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    James Carter: Can everyone get over the fact Moyes signed Fellani & Mata. He didn't set either them or the team up right. Van Gaal is the man.

    Conor Matchett: De Gea won it for us again, and with Blind instead of Carrick we look like an absolute mess in the midfield.

    Ola Ahmed Dayo: Slate Falcao all u want, but he hasn't been serviced at all.

  17. Postpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew will be talking to the media soon and you get the feeling he won't be very happy.

    Did Scott Dann deliberately handle for the penalty? Did Radamel Falcao push a Palace player before the winner was scored?

    I think we know what Pardew is going to believe...

  18. Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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    Crystal Palace were undoubtedly a much improved side after the break but Manchester United still had far more of the ball.

  19. Real trouble for Madridpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Wow. Something big is happening in Spain where Real Madrid trail Valencia 2-0 at home.

    Why not get a bit of split-screen action going and follow the live text of that match here.