Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace: 5 things learned | Premier League 2018-19

On paper, this was a game Manchester United should be winning
On paper, this was a game Manchester United should be winning

#2 Palace put in a strong showing

United's woes are naturally a strong talking point, but Palace's play here was strong. Hodgson is a maligned manager in some quarters, but to get two credible draws vs both Arsenal and United shows that he intends Palace won't go down without a fight.

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Palace themselves had some strong chances to score, and with better finishing could have made this a far worse game than needed for United.

Hodgson should be given credit for this, and with players like Zaha and Townsend, Crystal Palace can take heart in the midst of their relegation battle.

Another point was that United's defence couldn't cope with Zaha's pace, and if not for the bar and a late offside call, Zaha could have secured a win for Palace here.

With regards to defenders, it's clear United need an overhaul in that area, and Palace was unlucky not to secure more from this fixture.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.
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