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Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Man Utd 3 Palace 0

Man Utd3
Garnacho21'
Casemiro27'
Martial55'
Palace0
Tue 26 Sep 19:00(KO listed in users′ timezone)

League CupOld Trafford

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Match Summary

Summary:

  • Hodgson makes SIX changes, with Henderson and Holding handed their debuts.
  • Henderson’s early injury sees Johnstone on in goal after just 19 minutes.
  • Garnacho gives Man Utd the lead, firing home from close range.
  • Casemiro powers home a header moments later to double the advantage.
  • HT: Man Utd 2-0 Palace
  • Martial adds a third shortly after the break, turning home Casemiro’s cross.
  • Mateta forces Onana into a save from close range.
  • Johnstone reacts superbly to deny Evans.
  • Ozoh comes inches away from his first Palace goal.
  • FT: Man Utd 3-0 Palace

It looked to be a night for debutants at Old Trafford, with Rob Holding and Dean Henderson making their bows in auspicious surroundings – but for the latter, the evening did not go as planned. Just 19 minutes in Palace’s ‘keeper pulled up and had to be replaced by Sam Johnstone.

Things went from bad to worse for the Eagles as United took the lead shortly after, with Facundo Pellistri and Diogo Dalot combining neatly on the right-hand side to force an opening, allowing Alejandro Garnacho to slam home from six yards out. Holding was agonisingly close to stopping it on the line.

Almost from kick-off the hosts attacked once more, with Mason Mount’s reverse pass picking out Pellistri through on goal, only for Chris Richard’s superbly timed tackle preventing an almost certain goal.

Palace’s reprieve was short-lived, however, as Mount’s delivery from the subsequent corner picked out Casemiro on the penalty spot, and the Brazilian powered a header into the top corner.

United added a third shortly after the break, with Anthony Martial applying a deft finish to Casemiro’s outswinging cross. Johnstone, once again, had no chance.

Palace created chances, and their best chance was gifted to them. Casemiro was the culprit, giving it to Hughes on the edge of the box; Hughes found Eze, who picked out Mateta eight yards out, but the Frenchman was denied by the legs of Onana.

At the other end, Johnstone reminded Old Trafford of his quality by reacting superbly to prevent Jonny Evans making it four, throwing a firm wrist at a header before gathering the rebound.

The introduction of 18-year-old David Ozoh was a special moment, despite the score, and the young midfielder was inches away from adding a consolation in the dying moments, firing narrowly wide.

The final whistle brought to an end Palace’s League Cup campaign, and Manchester United progress to the fourth round.

Match Blog

Full-Time

Match ends, Manchester United 3, Crystal Palace 0.
90'+4'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+3'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Nathaniel Clyne.
90'+1'

free kick won

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'

free kick won

Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
89'

free kick won

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Sam Johnstone.
89'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Victor Lindelöf.
89'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
89'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
88'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Rob Holding.
87'

free kick won

Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'

free kick won

André Onana (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'

miss

Attempt missed. David Ozoh (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
85'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eberechi Eze with a through ball.
84'

free kick won

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Gore.
82'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rasmus Højlund.
81'

free kick won

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Jairo Riedewald
Jairo
Riedewald(44)
off
David Ozoh
David
Ozoh(52)
on
75'

Substitution

Manchester United
Anthony
Martial(9)
off
Rasmus
Højlund(11)
on
71'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Jonny Evans (Manchester United) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diogo Dalot with a cross.
71'

Substitution

Manchester United
Hannibal Mejbri
Hannibal
Mejbri(46)
off
Donny
van de Beek(34)
on
70'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Rob Holding.
68'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Eberechi Eze.
67'

miss

Attempt missed. Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jairo Riedewald.
63'

free kick won

Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
61'

Substitution

Manchester United
Sofyan
Amrabat(4)
off
Daniel
Gore(44)
on
60'

Substitution

Manchester United
Raphaël
Varane(19)
off
Jonny
Evans(35)
on
60'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Cheick Doucouré
Cheick
Doucouré(28)
off
Will Hughes
Will
Hughes(19)
on
60'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Jeffrey Schlupp
Jeffrey
Schlupp(15)
off
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi
Eze(10)
on
58'

free kick won

Jairo Riedewald (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55'

Manchester United Goal

Manchester United
Goal!
Manchester United
Anthony
Martial(9)
Goal! Manchester United 3, Crystal Palace 0. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Casemiro with a cross.
54'

free kick won

Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
52'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
47'

free kick won

Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'

Substitution

Manchester United
Mason
Mount(7)
off
Victor
Lindelöf(2)
on
45'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
Jesurun
Rak-Sakyi(49)
off
Marc Guéhi
Marc
Guéhi(6)
on

First-Half Ends

First Half ends, Manchester United 2, Crystal Palace 0.
45'+3'

free kick won

Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45'+1'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
45'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Nathaniel Clyne.
44'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Tyrick Mitchell.
43'

free kick won

Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
42'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
40'

free kick won

Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31'

offside

Offside, Manchester United. Diogo Dalot tries a through ball, but Facundo Pellistri is caught offside.
30'

free kick won

Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
29'

Yellow Card

Mejbri(46)
Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
29'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
27'

Manchester United Goal

Manchester United
Goal!
Manchester United
Casemiro(18)
Goal! Manchester United 2, Crystal Palace 0. Casemiro (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mason Mount with a cross following a corner.
26'

Yellow Card

Holding(4)
Rob Holding (Crystal Palace) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
26'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Chris Richards.
26'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mason Mount.
24'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mason Mount with a through ball.
23'

free kick won

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22'

free kick won

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
21'

Manchester United Goal

Manchester United
Goal!
Manchester United
Alejandro
Garnacho(17)
Goal! Manchester United 1, Crystal Palace 0. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
19'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Dean Henderson
Dean
Henderson(30)
off
Sam Johnstone
Sam
Johnstone(1)
on
19'

end delay

Delay over. They are ready to continue.
17'

start delay

Delay in match because of an injury Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace).
8'

free kick won

Jairo Riedewald (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
7'

miss

Attempt missed. Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
2'

free kick won

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Kick-Off

lineup

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Starting lineup

24
André Onana
GK
5
Harry Maguire
DF
20
Diogo Dalot
DF
19
Raphaël Varane
DF
substitution icon60'
4
Sofyan Amrabat
DF
substitution icon61'
18
Casemiro
MF
27'
46
Hannibal Mejbri
MF
29'
substitution icon71'
28
Facundo Pellistri
MF
17
Alejandro Garnacho
MF
21'
7
Mason Mount
MF
substitution icon45'
9
Anthony Martial
S
55'
substitution icon75'

Substitutes

1
Altay Bayindir
2
Victor Lindelöf
substitution icon45'
8
Bruno Fernandes
10
Marcus Rashford
11
Rasmus Højlund
substitution icon75'
22
Tom Heaton
34
Donny van de Beek
substitution icon71'
35
Jonny Evans
substitution icon60'
44
Daniel Gore
substitution icon61'
MAN
2-2
PET
SAL
0-4
BUR
BRA
0-2
MID
IPS
3-2
WOL
EXE
1-0
LUT
POR
2-1
SUT
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Starting lineup

24
André Onana
GK
5
Harry Maguire
DF
20
Diogo Dalot
DF
19
Raphaël Varane
DF
substitution icon60'
4
Sofyan Amrabat
DF
substitution icon61'
18
Casemiro
MF
27'
46
Hannibal Mejbri
MF
29'
substitution icon71'
28
Facundo Pellistri
MF
17
Alejandro Garnacho
MF
21'
7
Mason Mount
MF
substitution icon45'
9
Anthony Martial
S
55'
substitution icon75'

Substitutes

1
Altay Bayindir
2
Victor Lindelöf
substitution icon45'
8
Bruno Fernandes
10
Marcus Rashford
11
Rasmus Højlund
substitution icon75'
22
Tom Heaton
34
Donny van de Beek
substitution icon71'
35
Jonny Evans
substitution icon60'
44
Daniel Gore
substitution icon61'
MAN
2-2
PET
SAL
0-4
BUR
BRA
0-2
MID
IPS
3-2
WOL
EXE
1-0
LUT
POR
2-1
SUT

Match Summary

Summary:

  • Hodgson makes SIX changes, with Henderson and Holding handed their debuts.
  • Henderson’s early injury sees Johnstone on in goal after just 19 minutes.
  • Garnacho gives Man Utd the lead, firing home from close range.
  • Casemiro powers home a header moments later to double the advantage.
  • HT: Man Utd 2-0 Palace
  • Martial adds a third shortly after the break, turning home Casemiro’s cross.
  • Mateta forces Onana into a save from close range.
  • Johnstone reacts superbly to deny Evans.
  • Ozoh comes inches away from his first Palace goal.
  • FT: Man Utd 3-0 Palace

It looked to be a night for debutants at Old Trafford, with Rob Holding and Dean Henderson making their bows in auspicious surroundings – but for the latter, the evening did not go as planned. Just 19 minutes in Palace’s ‘keeper pulled up and had to be replaced by Sam Johnstone.

Things went from bad to worse for the Eagles as United took the lead shortly after, with Facundo Pellistri and Diogo Dalot combining neatly on the right-hand side to force an opening, allowing Alejandro Garnacho to slam home from six yards out. Holding was agonisingly close to stopping it on the line.

Almost from kick-off the hosts attacked once more, with Mason Mount’s reverse pass picking out Pellistri through on goal, only for Chris Richard’s superbly timed tackle preventing an almost certain goal.

Palace’s reprieve was short-lived, however, as Mount’s delivery from the subsequent corner picked out Casemiro on the penalty spot, and the Brazilian powered a header into the top corner.

United added a third shortly after the break, with Anthony Martial applying a deft finish to Casemiro’s outswinging cross. Johnstone, once again, had no chance.

Palace created chances, and their best chance was gifted to them. Casemiro was the culprit, giving it to Hughes on the edge of the box; Hughes found Eze, who picked out Mateta eight yards out, but the Frenchman was denied by the legs of Onana.

At the other end, Johnstone reminded Old Trafford of his quality by reacting superbly to prevent Jonny Evans making it four, throwing a firm wrist at a header before gathering the rebound.

The introduction of 18-year-old David Ozoh was a special moment, despite the score, and the young midfielder was inches away from adding a consolation in the dying moments, firing narrowly wide.

The final whistle brought to an end Palace’s League Cup campaign, and Manchester United progress to the fourth round.

Match Blog

Full-Time

Match ends, Manchester United 3, Crystal Palace 0.
90'+4'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+3'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Nathaniel Clyne.
90'+1'

free kick won

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'

free kick won

Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
89'

free kick won

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Sam Johnstone.
89'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Victor Lindelöf.
89'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
89'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
88'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Rob Holding.
87'

free kick won

Will Hughes (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'

free kick won

André Onana (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'

miss

Attempt missed. David Ozoh (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
85'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eberechi Eze with a through ball.
84'

free kick won

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Gore.
82'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rasmus Højlund.
81'

free kick won

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Jairo Riedewald
Jairo
Riedewald(44)
off
David Ozoh
David
Ozoh(52)
on
75'

Substitution

Manchester United
Anthony
Martial(9)
off
Rasmus
Højlund(11)
on
71'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Jonny Evans (Manchester United) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diogo Dalot with a cross.
71'

Substitution

Manchester United
Hannibal Mejbri
Hannibal
Mejbri(46)
off
Donny
van de Beek(34)
on
70'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Rob Holding.
68'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Eberechi Eze.
67'

miss

Attempt missed. Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jairo Riedewald.
63'

free kick won

Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
61'

Substitution

Manchester United
Sofyan
Amrabat(4)
off
Daniel
Gore(44)
on
60'

Substitution

Manchester United
Raphaël
Varane(19)
off
Jonny
Evans(35)
on
60'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Cheick Doucouré
Cheick
Doucouré(28)
off
Will Hughes
Will
Hughes(19)
on
60'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Jeffrey Schlupp
Jeffrey
Schlupp(15)
off
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi
Eze(10)
on
58'

free kick won

Jairo Riedewald (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
55'

Manchester United Goal

Manchester United
Goal!
Manchester United
Anthony
Martial(9)
Goal! Manchester United 3, Crystal Palace 0. Anthony Martial (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Casemiro with a cross.
54'

free kick won

Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
52'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
47'

free kick won

Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'

Substitution

Manchester United
Mason
Mount(7)
off
Victor
Lindelöf(2)
on
45'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
Jesurun
Rak-Sakyi(49)
off
Marc Guéhi
Marc
Guéhi(6)
on

First-Half Ends

First Half ends, Manchester United 2, Crystal Palace 0.
45'+3'

free kick won

Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45'+1'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
45'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Nathaniel Clyne.
44'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Tyrick Mitchell.
43'

free kick won

Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
42'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
40'

free kick won

Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31'

offside

Offside, Manchester United. Diogo Dalot tries a through ball, but Facundo Pellistri is caught offside.
30'

free kick won

Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
29'

Yellow Card

Mejbri(46)
Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
29'

free kick won

Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.
27'

Manchester United Goal

Manchester United
Goal!
Manchester United
Casemiro(18)
Goal! Manchester United 2, Crystal Palace 0. Casemiro (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mason Mount with a cross following a corner.
26'

Yellow Card

Holding(4)
Rob Holding (Crystal Palace) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
26'

corner

Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Chris Richards.
26'

attempt blocked

Attempt blocked. Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mason Mount.
24'

attempt saved

Attempt saved. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mason Mount with a through ball.
23'

free kick won

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
22'

free kick won

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
21'

Manchester United Goal

Manchester United
Goal!
Manchester United
Alejandro
Garnacho(17)
Goal! Manchester United 1, Crystal Palace 0. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
19'

Substitution

Crystal Palace
Dean Henderson
Dean
Henderson(30)
off
Sam Johnstone
Sam
Johnstone(1)
on
19'

end delay

Delay over. They are ready to continue.
17'

start delay

Delay in match because of an injury Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace).
8'

free kick won

Jairo Riedewald (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
7'

miss

Attempt missed. Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
2'

free kick won

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Kick-Off

lineup

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.