The much-anticipated Premier League clash between Crystal Palace F.C. and Manchester United took place on Saturday, 21 September 2024, at Selhurst Park, London. Both teams were eager to secure a vital three points, with Crystal Palace looking to maintain a solid mid-table position and Manchester United aiming to strengthen their push for a top-four finish. Despite a packed stadium of 25,172 spectators, the game ended in a 0-0 stalemate, a tactical battle with neither side able to break the deadlock.
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Head-to-Head
Historically, Manchester United have dominated the fixture against Crystal Palace F.C., boasting a strong winning record. However, recent meetings at Selhurst Park have proven tough for United, with Palace frequently posing a challenge at home. Both teams entered this fixture with different aspirations: Manchester United fighting for European qualification, while Crystal Palace sought to maintain their upward momentum in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Lineups
Here are the Crystal Palace F.C. vs Manchester United lineups today (Sep 21, 2024)
Crystal Palace F.C. (3-4-2-1)
- GK: Dean Henderson (England) – 🔶 Yellow Card 64′
- DF: Maxence Lacroix (France) – 🔶 Yellow Card 90+5′
- DF: Marc Guéhi (England, Captain)
- DF: Chris Richards (United States)
- MF: Tyrick Mitchell (England)
- MF: Daniel Muñoz (Colombia)
- MF: Daichi Kamada (Japan)
- MF: Adam Wharton (England) – Off 45′
- FW: Eddie Nketiah (England) – Off 66′
- FW: Eberechi Eze (England) – Off 90+1′
- FW: Jean-Philippe Mateta (France) – Off 45′
Substitutes:
- Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) – On 45′
- Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) – On 45′
- Will Hughes (England) – On 66′ 🔶 Yellow Card 83′
- Jeffrey Schlupp (Ghana) – On 90+1′
Manchester United (4-3-3)
- GK: André Onana (Cameroon)
- DF: Diogo Dalot (Portugal)
- DF: Lisandro Martínez (Argentina) – 🔶 Yellow Card 63′
- DF: Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands)
- DF: Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
- MF: Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
- MF: Christian Eriksen (Denmark) – Off 76′
- MF: Kobbie Mainoo (England)
- FW: Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina) – 🔶 Yellow Card 36′
- FW: Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast) – Off 76′
- FW: Joshua Zirkzee (Netherlands) – Off 61′
Substitutes:
- Marcus Rashford (England) – On 61′
- Rasmus Højlund (Denmark) – On 76′
- Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay) – On 76′
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Half-Time Analysis
The first half was a cagey affair, with Crystal Palace F.C. defending resolutely while Manchester United enjoyed the majority of possession. United came closest to scoring in the 27th minute, with both Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes hitting the bar in quick succession. Palace’s Dean Henderson produced a string of fine saves to keep his side in the contest, while the home side struggled to create any clear-cut chances. The half ended with the scores locked at 0-0, setting up a tense second half.
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Full-Time Analysis
The second half saw Crystal Palace F.C. adopt a more aggressive approach, introducing Ismaïla Sarr and Jefferson Lerma, which added more width and pace to their attacks. United, meanwhile, continued to probe for a breakthrough, but Lisandro Martínez’s yellow card for a foul in the 63rd minute hinted at their growing frustration. As the match wore on, both teams had chances to steal a win, but solid defending and inspired goalkeeping from both sides ensured the game ended goalless.
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Stats
| Crystal Palace F.C. vs Manchester United Stats | Crystal Palace F.C. | Manchester United |
| Possession (%) | 42 | 58 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 8 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Timeline
Full-Time: The match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United ends in a goalless draw. Both teams had their chances, but neither could find the breakthrough.
90+5′: Maxence Lacroix receives a yellow card for a foul.
90+3′: The match resumes after a brief injury delay for Lisandro Martínez.
90+2′: Ismaïla Sarr’s shot is blocked.
90+2′: Crystal Palace earns a corner kick.
90+1′: Crystal Palace makes a substitution, bringing on Jeffrey Schlupp for Eberechi Eze.
90′: The fourth official indicates four minutes of added time.
83′: Will Hughes is shown a yellow card for a foul.
83′: Manuel Ugarte wins a free kick for Manchester United.
83′: Maxence Lacroix misses a header.
82′: Ismaïla Sarr wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
80′: Ismaïla Sarr is offside.
79′: Will Hughes’ shot is saved.
76′: Manchester United make substitutions, bringing on Rasmus Højlund and Manuel Ugarte for Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen.
76′: Noussair Mazraoui wins a free kick for Manchester United.
73′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
72′: Eberechi Eze misses a shot.
70′: Daichi Kamada wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
68′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
68′: Matthijs de Ligt’s shot is saved.
67′: Chris Richards commits a foul.
67′: Bruno Fernandes wins a free kick for Manchester United.
66′: Crystal Palace makes a substitution, bringing on Will Hughes for Eddie Nketiah.
65′: Jefferson Lerma misses a header.
65′: Crystal Palace earns a corner kick.
65′: Ismaïla Sarr’s shot is saved.
65′: Eddie Nketiah’s shot is saved.
64′: Dean Henderson receives a yellow card.
63′: Lisandro Martínez receives a yellow card for a foul.
63′: Daichi Kamada wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
63′: Amad Diallo’s shot is blocked.
63′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
63′: Alejandro Garnacho’s shot is saved.
61′: Manchester United makes a substitution, bringing on Marcus Rashford for Joshua Zirkzee.
58′: Matthijs de Ligt commits a foul.
58′: Ismaïla Sarr wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
54′: Eberechi Eze wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
54′: Noussair Mazraoui commits a foul.
52′: Bruno Fernandes misses a shot.
51′: Bruno Fernandes misses another shot.
50′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
50′: Amad Diallo’s shot is blocked.
47′: Jefferson Lerma commits a handball.
47′: Crystal Palace earns a corner kick.
46′: Crystal Palace make substitutions, bringing on Ismaïla Sarr and Jefferson Lerma for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Adam Wharton.
45′: The second half begins.
45+1′: Eddie Nketiah’s shot is blocked.
45′: The fourth official announces one minute of added time.
44′: Eberechi Eze’s shot is saved.
42′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
41′: Kobbie Mainoo’s shot is blocked.
37′: Crystal Palace earns a corner kick.
37′: Noussair Mazraoui commits a handball.
36′: Alejandro Garnacho receives a yellow card for a foul.
36′: Eddie Nketiah wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
35′: Bruno Fernandes’ shot is blocked.
33′: Joshua Zirkzee misses a header.
33′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
30′: Amad Diallo commits a foul.
30′: Adam Wharton wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
27′: Bruno Fernandes hits the crossbar.
27′: Alejandro Garnacho hits the crossbar.
20′: Daichi Kamada commits a foul.
20′: Kobbie Mainoo wins a free kick for Manchester United.
18′: Noussair Mazraoui commits a foul.
18′: Eberechi Eze wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
14′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
14′: Lisandro Martínez’s shot is saved.
13′: Manchester United earns another corner kick.
13′: Matthijs de Ligt’s header is saved.
12′: Manchester United earns another corner kick.
11′: Noussair Mazraoui commits a foul.
11′: Eberechi Eze wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
10′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
10′: Alejandro Garnacho’s shot is saved.
8′: Daichi Kamada wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
8′: Christian Eriksen commits a foul.
4′: Bruno Fernandes commits a foul.
4′: Daichi Kamada wins a free kick for Crystal Palace.
3′: Matthijs de Ligt’s header is saved.
3′: Manchester United earns a corner kick.
2′: A delay in the game due to an injury to Matthijs de Ligt.
2′: Matthijs de Ligt wins a free kick for Manchester United.
2′: Jean-Philippe Mateta commits a foul.
0′: The match begins.
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Result and Impact on Points Table
The 0-0 draw left both teams frustrated but added a valuable point to their respective tallies. Crystal Palace F.C. solidified their mid-table status, while Manchester United dropped vital points in their pursuit of the top four. This result could have ramifications for United’s European hopes, while Palace will be pleased with their defensive resilience against a strong opponent.
Crystal Palace F.C. vs Man Utd Man of the Match
Dean Henderson earned the Man of the Match award for his exceptional performance between the posts. The former Manchester United goalkeeper made crucial saves throughout the match, keeping Crystal Palace F.C. in contention and preserving the clean sheet.
The match between Crystal Palace F.C. and Manchester United was a tale of missed chances, strong defending, and moments of brilliance from both goalkeepers. While the 0-0 result may not have been what fans of either side hoped for, it showcased the defensive discipline of both teams. Manchester United will feel this was an opportunity missed, while Crystal Palace will take confidence from a solid performance against one of the Premier League’s elite.
