"Palace dominated the first half, but should have been out of sight by half-time with Jean-Philippe Mateta guilty of pulling the ball wide when put clean through after a defensive mix-up between Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. Mateta would eventually give Palace the lead from the penalty spot after 36 minutes, but not before the Frenchman had retaken his spot-kick after touching the ball twice from his initial effort."
"Mateta's complacency was a testament to Palace's lack of conviction in the final third, and Eddie Nketiah's indecision gave United another lifeline minutes later as Luke Shaw made a last-ditch tackle on the English forward after he broke free in the area. Ismaila Sarr was then withdrawn soon after, and Glasner will hope that Palace's top goalscorer in all competitions has not suffered a serious injury."
Jean-Philippe Mateta gave Palace the lead from the penalty spot after retaking his spot-kick following a double touch on his initial effort. Palace dominated the first half and created clear chances but failed to convert, with Mateta and Eddie Nketiah both missing gilt-edged opportunities. Luke Shaw made a last-ditch tackle to deny Nketiah after he broke into the area. Ismaila Sarr was withdrawn with a suspected injury, weakening Palace's attacking options. As Palace tired in the second half, Manchester United scored twice in nine minutes through Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount to win away. Glasner flagged a need for January attacking reinforcements, while deadline signings offered mixed impact.
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