EPL 2016/17: Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United: 5 takeaways from the game

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A late goal gives Jose Mourinho’s men all three points

#3 Ander Herrera shows the capacity of a midfield maestro

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Ander Herrera showed his class again

The 27-year-old Spaniard has been one of the most consistent players for the Red Devils this season. His terrific performances have been compared to a quality which was missing ever since Paul Scholes retired, by Scholes himself. This game was no different. He was involved in around 70 passes in the midfield, alongside Carrick and Pogba, effectively regulating and dictating the tempo of the entire game.

He was also involved in 3 shots, in which one narrowly missed the right post. His performances are an indication of a growing chemistry at the team’s midfield, once shared by Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher during United’s golden era under Ferguson.

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