Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace: 3 observations from the game

#2 Lack of goals worries Roy Hodgson

Zaha was the threat for Palace.

Crystal Palace didn't have a great record in Manchester with the Eagles last getting a point at Old Trafford in 1989. However, Roy Hodgson's side did everything they could today except scoring a goal. Despite United having more possession of the ball, Palace created better chances than their opposition.

In the first half, Patrick van Aanholt got a clear 1-v-1 chance from a lightning counter-attack instigated by Wilfried Zaha, but his shot went wide off the post. Similarly, in the second half, Townsend got an open shot at goal, but he couldn't time his shot correctly either. A point at Old Trafford is a good result, but it could have been better if they had taken their chances.

Palace is defensively excellent but its the lack of goals upfront what's bothering Roy Hodgson. The Eagles are now fifteenth in the league but could find themselves in the bottom three if Huddersfield win their match against Wolves.