MW5 (9.21.24)

Manchester United nil

Crystal Palace nil

https://twitter.com/manutd/status/1837557989638918281?s=46

MUFC Goals:

• None

LAS VEGAS — After 90 minutes plus added stoppage time with no goals and only a smattering of scoring chances, Manchester United and Crystal Palace shared the points in a nil-nil draw at Selhurst Park in south-central London on Saturday morning.

CRYMUN

• Palace Nil Man Utd Nil
• Possession: CRY 37% MUN 63%
• SOG: CRY 4 MUN 6
• xG: CRY 0.99 MUN 1.86
• Corners: CRY 3 MUN 11
• Tackles: CRU 37 MUN 23
• Yellow Cards: CRY 3 MUN 2

MOMENTS OF CLASS

64th minute: The wonderful double-save from Red Devils GK Andre Onana.

https://twitter.com/nbcsportssoccer/status/1837551261052174567?s=46

https://twitter.com/nbcsportssoccer/status/1837552144943046715?s=46

THE POSITIVES

In the absence of goals, I thought United defended superbly throughout the match and the effort and influence with the ball was there early. There were some satisfactory individuals performances, but in a nil-nil draw? Nothing special.

https://twitter.com/statmandave/status/1837542038520451255?s=46

THE NEGATIVES

The major theme offensively for Manchester United today was its inability to convert scoring chances throughout the match, especially in the first 45 minutes. I thought UTD had too many corners to not score. 11 corners? Must put one in. I could never criticize the team defensively whilst having a clean sheet.

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1837538335620751543?s=46

https://twitter.com/statmusefc/status/1837541523426365846?s=46

WHAT THE PUNDITS SAY

I agree with the Premier League Morning’s crew + guest assessment on United probably letting a result get away from them today.

https://twitter.com/nbcsportssoccer/status/1837561755150553558?s=46

MUFC STAT OF THE WEEK

Sadly, this week’s stat check worked against the Red Devils. Look at the match former United GK Dean Henderson had…

https://twitter.com/statmandave/status/1837558975677555095?s=46

2 – Manchester United have only won two of their last eight Premier League games against teams starting the day in the bottom half (D4 L2), with those victories both coming against promoted sides: 4-2 v Sheff United in April and 3-0 v Southampton this month. Inconsistency. pic.twitter.com/EyN73iTyf7

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 21, 2024

FINAL TAKE

Surely a mixed bag today. On one hand, United defended expertly and earned a point away. On the other, scoring chances were missed and now the club’s goal scoring questions are back in-play whilst acknowledging major set-piece scoring deficiencies. Erik ten Hag and the players have work to do.

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