James Scowcroft
Ex-Crystal Palace striker on BBC London 94.9

"Fair play to Palace in the second half. They really came at United but just left themselves open a bit. I think a draw would have been a fair result but it's massive for United. It could be the result that gets them in the Champions League."

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A bit better than last season eh United fans? A defeat for Liverpool against Chelsea tomorrow and Champions League football is yours.

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Radamel Falcao had little impact after replacing Wayne Rooney at half time but, looking at the replays, he has created the winner.

His push on a Palace defender created the space for Marouane Fellaini to head home.

Palace won't be happy with either of United's goals.

Manchester United move to within three points of guaranteeing Champions League football for next season. Job done surely?

United are playing keep ball now...

Free-kick for Palace inside United's half. The big men are going forward....

It comes to nothing.

Julian Speroni tips Ander Herrera's volley over the bar after Radamel Falcao's through ball. Four minutes of injury time signalled.

Palace are still coming forward...

How's this for a stat?

That was Ashley Young's fourth assist of the season - as many as the previous two seasons put together.

Ajay Patel: Ashley Young had been the focal point of every United attack. Earned that contract.

Paul Humphreys: Felliani has been poor all game but fair play. Young and Mata only good players for us and David de Gea save could have won us the game.

Abbey Kun: Strangely it's Moyes' two signings seem to be the ones whose goals may all but guarantee Man Utd's top-four finish.

David De Gea to the rescue again as he keeps out Glenn Murray's volley with his legs.

Marouane Chamakh replaces Wilfried Zaha for Palace.

Wasted. Pape Souare's shot from 30 yards comes down in East London...

Palace haven't given this up yet. They have been the better team this half.

Wilfried Zaha nutmegs Jonny Evans on the left but Mile Jedinak's cross is over hit. Corner for Palace though.

James Scowcroft
Ex-Crystal Palace striker on BBC London 94.9

"It's against the run of play and Marouane Fellaini has probably had his first touch of the game. He's done nothing all game but pops up at the right place at the right time. I didn't see that goal coming."

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How big could that be for Manchester United?

Ashley Young has been a danger all afternoon and his deep cross sails over a flapping Julian Speroni and is headed home by Marouane Fellaini.

A seventh United goal for the big man and they have all come this season. Looks like Radamel Falcao's little shove in the build up played a part.

Champions League football suddenly looks a lot closer for United.

Soph in Kent: Palace owe us Liverpool fans an apology for last season. We'll accept it in the form of an Eagles home win. Pretty please?

Adam in London: This just proves how reliant United are on Carrick and that LVG isn't as great as people were saying a few weeks ago.

Matt Nott in the West Midlands: No excuse for United to be struggling with this squad. Along with Spurs, both teams have arguably better teams than Arsenal and Liverpool.

Paul Moore: For the money United have spent they should be in the top 2. Not struggling to stay in the top 4! Poor season.

Peter Collins: What a save from de Gea. Stunning strength in his hands!

IAMStan: Big Dave yet again. We can't let him go.

Palace hit back and Damien Delaney volleys horribly wide from the edge of the penalty area. This game has got a winner.

Juan Mata almost gets it for United but volleys over from Ashley Young's cross.

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Ashley Young leaves Joel Ward standing on the left but his low shot is deflected off Scott Dann and bounces inches wide of the far post. A rare Manchester United chance.