Jairo Riedewald 6/10
Palace subs. Riedewald (Schlupp 77'): Came on and got stuck in as Palace got over the line. PA. Richards (Eze, 88'), N/A.
Andre Onana 6/10
Manchester United Ratings. Andersen’s fine finish flew past him into the top corner – the first time Palace have scored in the first half all season. Saved from Hughes’ strike on 62 to stop Palace goiShow more
Diogo Dalot 7/10
Andersen’s opener touched him on the way in. Smart cross to Mount on 69 and the main outlet for United’s attacks on the right. Getty
Raphael Varane 7/10
Did little wrong. Flicked a header wide on 73 but sat behind a team who were too slow to pass and simply couldn’t break Palace down. AP
Victor Lindelof 6/10
Robbed by Mateta as Palace set up an attack on 63 minutes. Unconvincing, like his team who are a long way from the manager’s demand of a “run of wins”. AP
Sofyan Amrabat 5/10
Not a left back and, unlike on Tuesday when he was excellent, it showed. Aggressive, but conceded the free-kick before Palace’s opener after a clumsy challenge. Roamed into the centre throughout as heShow more
Casemiro 5/10
Dropped back between central defenders at times. Sent off in corresponding fixture last season and yellow carded after nine minutes in this. Snatched at a shot on 26 minutes. Near post header went oveShow more
Mason Mount 6/10
Determined but found it hard to break down Hughes and Doucoure sat in front of the Palace defence. Shouldered a Dalot ball when he needed to head it. AP
Bruno Fernandes 6/10
Lovely pass towards Pellistri on 43 minutes. Whipped effort tipped over on 56 as United began the second half brightly, but it was all for nothing. Reuters
Facundo Pellistri 5/10
Couldn’t get the better of Guehi/Mitchell. Better in the second 45 but another who struggled to break Palace down despite United having 75 per cent of possession. AP
Marcus Rashford 5/10
Ran towards goal early on, cutting inside on strong right foot. Persistently bundled way towards goal. Switched to right when Garnacho came on. It’s not happening for him this season, he’s scored onlyShow more
Rasmus Hojlund 5/10
Almost prodded side ahead on 11 but for a goal line clearance. Headed on target on 56, but faded badly in the second half. Set up Dalot for a late United attack, but United are struggling to score goaShow more
Alejandro Garnacho 6/10
United subs. Garnacho (Pellistri, 61'): Crossed towards goal on 74 minutes as United dominated in front of 73,428. Shot in 91st minute blocked. AP.
Anthony Martial 6/10
Martial (Mount, 76'): On to create against a side who were very difficult to break down. Reuters
Christian Eriksen 6/10
Eriksen (Rashford, 77'). Maguire (Varane, 87'): N/A; Van de Beek (Lindelof, 88'): N/A. AP
Sam Johnstone 7/10
Palace Ratings. Big save to beat away Fernandes' long ranger on 55 minutes, and again from Hojlund's header minutes later. Reuters
Joel Ward 7/10
Given the task of keeping Marcus Rashford quiet which, for the most part, he did a good job of. PA
Joachim Andersen 8/10
Defended calmly, showed a good range of passing and scored an absolute cracker of a goal. EPA
Marc Guehi 8/10
Missed an early headed chance which might have broken the deadlock. Made up for it with an accomplished display at the back. Reuters
Tyrick Mitchell 8/10
Seems a bit of an unsung hero at Palace, strong display at left-back to keep Pellistri quiet. Getty
Cheick Doucoure 7/10
Got through an enormous amount of work in the midfield. The ugly stuff and then the even uglier stuff. Getty
Will Hughes 7/10
Another workhorse in the Palace midfield. Hughes never stopped running and even drew a good save from Onana with a crisp strike on the break. Getty
Jordan Ayew 7/10
Willing runner and always keen to provide an outlet. Adept at drawing fouls from defenders to relieve the pressure. PA
Eberechi Eze 8/10
If Palace were on the break and creating in open play then Eze was at the heart of it. AP
Jeffrey Schlupp 6/10
Did a solid job of helping out Mitchell on Palace's left-hand side. AP
Jean-Philippe Mateta 7/10
Unselfish effort from the big striker who proved an effective target and an outlet for his under-pressure side. APJairo Riedewald 6/10
Palace subs. Riedewald (Schlupp 77'): Came on and got stuck in as Palace got over the line. PA. Richards (Eze, 88'), N/A.Andre Onana 6/10
Manchester United Ratings. Andersen’s fine finish flew past him into the top corner – the first time Palace have scored in the first half all season. Saved from Hughes’ strike on 62 to stop Palace goiShow moreDiogo Dalot 7/10
Andersen’s opener touched him on the way in. Smart cross to Mount on 69 and the main outlet for United’s attacks on the right. GettyRaphael Varane 7/10
Did little wrong. Flicked a header wide on 73 but sat behind a team who were too slow to pass and simply couldn’t break Palace down. APVictor Lindelof 6/10
Robbed by Mateta as Palace set up an attack on 63 minutes. Unconvincing, like his team who are a long way from the manager’s demand of a “run of wins”. APSofyan Amrabat 5/10
Not a left back and, unlike on Tuesday when he was excellent, it showed. Aggressive, but conceded the free-kick before Palace’s opener after a clumsy challenge. Roamed into the centre throughout as heShow moreCasemiro 5/10
Dropped back between central defenders at times. Sent off in corresponding fixture last season and yellow carded after nine minutes in this. Snatched at a shot on 26 minutes. Near post header went oveShow moreMason Mount 6/10
Determined but found it hard to break down Hughes and Doucoure sat in front of the Palace defence. Shouldered a Dalot ball when he needed to head it. APBruno Fernandes 6/10
Lovely pass towards Pellistri on 43 minutes. Whipped effort tipped over on 56 as United began the second half brightly, but it was all for nothing. ReutersFacundo Pellistri 5/10
Couldn’t get the better of Guehi/Mitchell. Better in the second 45 but another who struggled to break Palace down despite United having 75 per cent of possession. APMarcus Rashford 5/10
Ran towards goal early on, cutting inside on strong right foot. Persistently bundled way towards goal. Switched to right when Garnacho came on. It’s not happening for him this season, he’s scored onlyShow moreRasmus Hojlund 5/10
Almost prodded side ahead on 11 but for a goal line clearance. Headed on target on 56, but faded badly in the second half. Set up Dalot for a late United attack, but United are struggling to score goaShow moreAlejandro Garnacho 6/10
United subs. Garnacho (Pellistri, 61'): Crossed towards goal on 74 minutes as United dominated in front of 73,428. Shot in 91st minute blocked. AP.Anthony Martial 6/10
Martial (Mount, 76'): On to create against a side who were very difficult to break down. ReutersChristian Eriksen 6/10
Eriksen (Rashford, 77'). Maguire (Varane, 87'): N/A; Van de Beek (Lindelof, 88'): N/A. APSam Johnstone 7/10
Palace Ratings. Big save to beat away Fernandes' long ranger on 55 minutes, and again from Hojlund's header minutes later. ReutersJoel Ward 7/10
Given the task of keeping Marcus Rashford quiet which, for the most part, he did a good job of. PAJoachim Andersen 8/10
Defended calmly, showed a good range of passing and scored an absolute cracker of a goal. EPAMarc Guehi 8/10
Missed an early headed chance which might have broken the deadlock. Made up for it with an accomplished display at the back. ReutersTyrick Mitchell 8/10
Seems a bit of an unsung hero at Palace, strong display at left-back to keep Pellistri quiet. GettyCheick Doucoure 7/10
Got through an enormous amount of work in the midfield. The ugly stuff and then the even uglier stuff. GettyWill Hughes 7/10
Another workhorse in the Palace midfield. Hughes never stopped running and even drew a good save from Onana with a crisp strike on the break. GettyJordan Ayew 7/10
Willing runner and always keen to provide an outlet. Adept at drawing fouls from defenders to relieve the pressure. PAEberechi Eze 8/10
If Palace were on the break and creating in open play then Eze was at the heart of it. APJeffrey Schlupp 6/10
Did a solid job of helping out Mitchell on Palace's left-hand side. APJean-Philippe Mateta 7/10
Unselfish effort from the big striker who proved an effective target and an outlet for his under-pressure side. APJairo Riedewald 6/10
Palace subs. Riedewald (Schlupp 77'): Came on and got stuck in as Palace got over the line. PA. Richards (Eze, 88'), N/A.Manchester United v Crystal Palace ratings: Casemiro 5, Rashford 5; Andersen 8, Guehi 8
Dogged Palace grab narrow win to leave poor United frustrated
Andy Lewis
September 30, 2023