Manchester United punished by Mateta double in defeat by Crystal Palace
Briefly

Ruben Amorim's tactical choice to field Kobbie Mainoo as a false No 9 was intended to boost Manchester United's offensive play during their match against Crystal Palace. However, despite his technical skill, this strategy did not deliver desired results as United suffered a late collapse. Defensively, the team faltered, allowing Crystal Palace to score twice, including a decisive goal by Jean-Philippe Mateta in the dying minutes, marking United's first defeat in four matches and highlighting their ongoing struggles in the final third.
Ruben Amorim's decision to deploy Kobbie Mainoo as a false No 9 aimed to improve attacking threat but ultimately did not yield the desired results.
The match turned on late mistakes, with Crystal Palace capitalizing on Manchester United's defensive lapses for both goals, leaving United disappointed.
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