Crystal Palace delivered a stunning 4-0 win against the Red Devils, Manchester United, amplifying the pressure on the embattled Erik ten Hag and showcasing the strides they’ve made under their new manager Oliver Glasner.
The Eagles moved ahead with sharp first-half goals courtesy of Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta, capitalizing on a defenseless United defense, which notably featured Casemiro in an unusual center-back role. Matters only got worse for the visitors as the game progressed.
Tyrick Mitchell extended Palace’s lead with a third goal, followed by another impressive strike from Olise, taking merit of a calamitous defensive lapse from Casemiro.
This win marks Palace’s first-ever league double over Manchester United, simultaneously plunging Ten Hag’s team’s goal differences into negative territory.
The defeat leaves United languishing in eighth place after Chelsea, outside the European qualification spots with only three matches to go, including a daunting encounter against league contender Arsenal looming on Sunday.
Despite the win, Palace maintains their 14th position in the league standings, now boasting 43 points.
