In a stunning Premier League clash, Michael Olise bagged a brace as Crystal Palace delivered a resounding blow to Manchester United, securing a commanding 4-0 triumph at Selhurst Park and handing the Red Devils their biggest defeat of the season.
With hopes of bouncing back from recent setbacks, Manchester United faced a determined Crystal Palace side, aiming to reclaim their winning form. However, the Eagles had other plans, as they dismantled their opponents with clinical precision.
The match began with a dream start for Palace, as Michael Olise showcased his individual brilliance, evading defenders before slotting the ball past Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana with finesse.
The home side swiftly doubled their advantage, with Jean-Philippe Mateta unleashing a thunderous strike in the visitors goal, leaving Manchester United reeling as they entered halftime trailing by two goals.
The second half witnessed a relentless Palace onslaught, as they continued to assert their dominance. Tyrick Mitchell extended Palace’s lead with a composed finish following a defensive lapse from Manchester United.
Not content with a three-goal lead, Palace added insult to injury as Michael Olise capitalized on a defensive error, hammering the ball into the net from the edge of the box, further widening the deficit for Manchester United.
The comprehensive defeat marked a low point for Erik Ten Hag’s side, who succumbed to their heaviest loss of the season and plummeted to eighth place in the Premier League standings.