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 19:03 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Honestly, Radamel Falcao is playing...

    Radamel FalcaoImage source, Opta
  2. Postpublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    James Scowcroft
    Ex-Crystal Palace striker on BBC London 94.9

    Radamel FalcaoImage source, PA

    "United have just grown back into this game at the moment it's that man Juan Mata who is the most dangerous player on the pitch for United. He's seeing a lot more of the ball."

  3. Postpublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    James Scowcroft
    Ex-Crystal Palace striker on BBC London 94.9

    "It should have been 2-1. Glenn Murray misses the best chance he will have all season. It's a great save but he's got to score."

  4. GREAT SAVE!published at 19:02 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    How aren't Palace ahead? David De Gea, that's how!

    Glenn Murray flicks on a long ball to Scott Dann and gets it back from the defender just yards from goal. Somehow though the goalkeeper sticks up an arm to keep out Murray's effort from point blank range.

    Seconds later, Wilfried Zaha's volley is saved by de Gea.

  5. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Awful from Ashley Young. The United winger collects the ball from Juan Mata in a promising position on the left of the penalty area but his cross lands in row Z behind the goal.

  6. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Palace are looking the more likely to grab a winner.

    Yannick Bolaise and Wilfried Zaha are looking threats on the flanks and United are struggling to get hold of the ball.

    Liverpool's Champions League hopes may be about to get a boost.

  7. Postpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Jason PuncheonImage source, Reuters

    Crystal Palace love a free-kick against the big guns.

    Palace's three free-kick goals this season have come v Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd.

  8. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Aman Sheth: Not once this season have United soaked up the pressure and turned the game. Either they dominate or crumble under pressure.

    Belete Eshetea: If Man United don't take the maximum points today, they will lose fourth place to Liverpool.

    David: Falcao should never get anywhere near a Utd shirt. Worst player in league. Van Gaal shouldn't be trusted if we do not get top four.

  9. CLOSE!published at 18:51 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Palace are rampant. James McArthur races clear and, with Glenn Murray in space, opts to go it alone. His toe-poked curler is just wide of the far post.

  10. Postpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    The second half has been a different game.

    Manchester United looked so comfortable in the first half, now they are struggling to get out of their own half.

    Could the Reds be heading for a fourth straight defeat? Palace look like they fancy a winnner,

  11. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Shohidur Rahman: You can already see the difference with Falcao upfront. We can barely get out our own half.

    Onipede Bamidele: Please, where are Manchester United's midfielders? What are they doing?

    Hugh in France: United looking ragged. Have been without shape since Shaw went off. That equalizer was inevitable. Fourth defeat in a run coming?

  12. Postpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    James Scowcroft
    Ex-Crystal Palace striker on BBC London 94.9

    "You could feel it coming. Palace have been far the better side in the second half. It's a great free-kick by Jason Puncheon. Great game we've got here now."

  13. GOALpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    PuncheonImage source, Getty Images

    Alan Pardew punches the air in delight as Crystal Palace get back on terms.

    Jason Puncheon's delicately curled free-kick takes a slight deflection off the top of the wall and flies into the back of the net.

  14. Postpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Glenn Murray earns Palace a free-kick 20 yards out after a foul by Chris Smalling. Chance...

  15. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    David De GeaImage source, Getty Images

    Wilfried Zaha does create some chaos in United's penalty area though with a cross that finds Jason Puncheon.

    The Palace sub twists and turns inside the penalty area before going down under the challenge of Juan Mata.

    Puncheon deserves an Oscar for the manner in which he goes down but there is slight contact. Play is waved on though.

  16. Postpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Wilfried Zaha will be desperate to prove a point against his former employers.

    He is struggling at the moment, having only made 10 passes all match for the Eagles.

  17. Postpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Louis van GaalImage source, AP

    Much better from the hosts. Pape Souare races down the left and his low cross is flicked into the side netting by Glenn Murray from an impossible angle.

  18. Postpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Crystal Palace fans won't be surprised to see their team goalless at the break.

    That was the fifth first-half in a row they have failed to score in.

    They look to do more now though as Yannick Bolasie's cross cannons into Ander Herrera. The fans behind the goal scream for handball but absolutely no chance.

  19. Postpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Wayne RooneyImage source, AFP

    Wayne Rooney is sitting on the bench and watching intently. His injury can't be that bad then.

  20. KICK-OFFpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Radamel FalcaoImage source, PA

    Wayne Rooney can't continue and is replaced by Radamel Falcao.

    Crystal Palace make a half-time change with Jason Puncheon replacing Joe Ledley.

    Game on.