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Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedApr 21, 2016 23:19 IST
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02:37 (IST)21 APR 2016

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02:36 (IST)21 APR 2016

02:35 (IST)21 APR 2016

An own goal by Delaney and a screamer by Darmian keeps Manchester United in the race for the top 4.

02:21 (IST)21 APR 2016

02:21 (IST)21 APR 2016

United looked extremely comfortable on the ball during tonight's game and probably would have scored more had it not been for their wastefulness in possession and the heroics of Palace goalkeeper Speroni.

02:20 (IST)21 APR 2016

PEEP PEEP PEEP, Full-time! Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace.

02:18 (IST)21 APR 2016

90+1: United will be happy to pass the ball around until the final whistle.

02:17 (IST)21 APR 2016

90+1': The only time Palace have looked remotely dangerous this match has been on the counter, but United have easily quashed any goal attempts.

02:16 (IST)21 APR 2016

90': There will be 3 additional minutes.

02:16 (IST)21 APR 2016

88': With just two minutes to go, it looks as if United will take all three points, however they could easily have made the scoreline bigger. Manchester United fans will most likely still be unhappy with the performance.

02:14 (IST)21 APR 2016

87': AGAIN a cross into the box from Herrera on the wing goes straight to Speroni. This has been a common problem for United during this match.

02:13 (IST)21 APR 2016

86': With just four minutes to go, United have looked far too comfortable on the ball, something Pardew surely won't be happy about.

02:12 (IST)21 APR 2016

85': Another cross is whipped in from the right by Martial however he mishits it and the ball goes over everyone's head for a throw in.

02:11 (IST)21 APR 2016

84': United again look dangerous on the wing as Martial crosses the ball into the box, however the cross is poor and it's cleared.

02:09 (IST)21 APR 2016

82': Darmian has looked very good tonight, stopping Zaha from getting any space in the box and also scoring United's second goal.

02:07 (IST)21 APR 2016

80': Every time Palace does receive the ball they are instantly surrounded by Manchester United players. The pressure really is on.

02:07 (IST)21 APR 2016

79': Palace really haven't been able to get themselves into this game with United completely dominating. The side is looking much better than previous weeks.

02:05 (IST)21 APR 2016

Update: In the Merseyside derby, Liverpool are now winning 4-0 against a 10 man Everton.

02:04 (IST)21 APR 2016

77' Sub- Rooney comes off for Fellaini.

02:03 (IST)21 APR 2016

76': United have looked dangerous on both wings with Martial on the left and Valencia on the right, but their team mates have not been able to capitalize on their crosses.

02:02 (IST)21 APR 2016

75': Palace have really struggled to get themselves into this game, while United aren't scoring, they're moving the ball around well and keeping possession.

02:01 (IST)21 APR 2016

74: Sub- Conner Wickham comes on for Adebayor.

01:58 (IST)21 APR 2016

72': SUB- Lingard comes off for Ander Herrera.

01:57 (IST)21 APR 2016

70': Rooney whips in a dangerous cross into the area but the ball is cleared by Palace for a corner.

01:55 (IST)21 APR 2016

68': Valencia crosses another ball into the box which is controlled by Martial on the chest, but he is unable to control the ball and it's cleared.

01:54 (IST)21 APR 2016

67': United continue to look more likely to score another as they pass the ball patiently around the Palace box.

01:53 (IST)21 APR 2016

65': Memphis dribbles the ball into the left hand side of the box before losing the ball and receiving a foul.

01:52 (IST)21 APR 2016

SUB: Rashford comes off for Memphis.

01:50 (IST)21 APR 2016

UPDATE: Liverpool are now defeating Everton 3-0, who are down to 10 men.

01:50 (IST)21 APR 2016

61': Rashford runs free on goal towards the goal and rounds the keeper, but decides to lay a pass off to Lingard who hits the ball right at a defender before Rashford hits it again straight at Speroni. Palace very lucky not to concede again.

01:47 (IST)21 APR 2016

60': United are heaping pressure on Palace, who have little room to play with.

01:46 (IST)21 APR 2016

SUB: Jordon Mutch is on for Lee Chung-yong

01:45 (IST)21 APR 2016

58': It's all United as Antonio Valencia crosses into the box from the right wing, which finds Rooney who shoots the ball over the crossbar.

01:43 (IST)21 APR 2016

59': Manchester United enjoy a great spell of possession with Rooney playing the ball into Martial who smashes the ball well over the crossbar.

01:42 (IST)21 APR 2016

54': GOAL! A corner from Blind reaches Darmian on the edge of the area, who controls it on his chest before smashing a half volley which goes off the post into the top left corner. Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace.

01:40 (IST)21 APR 2016

53': United are looking good with quick and accurate passing in the midfield, which seems to include Wayne Rooney.

01:39 (IST)21 APR 2016

52': Martial runs at the defence on the left wing and the ball goes out for a corner.

01:38 (IST)21 APR 2016

49': Palace seeing a bit more of the ball so far this half.

01:35 (IST)21 APR 2016

48': United have again started the half well with Palace unable to keep the ball.

01:34 (IST)21 APR 2016

No substitutions were made at half time.

01:33 (IST)21 APR 2016

46': The ball is played to Rooney at the edge of the area who smashes it at goal, but it hits a defender to go back into play.

01:32 (IST)21 APR 2016

Kick-off! Palace starts the second half.

01:24 (IST)21 APR 2016

In the other match, two goals in quick succession by Origi and Sakho sees Liverpool lead Everton 2-0 at half time.

01:16 (IST)21 APR 2016

HALF-TIME: Manchester United are looking much better this week but were lucky to score early through an own goal. Crystal Palace will need to improve dramatically to get themselves into this game.

01:15 (IST)21 APR 2016

45': There will be one additional minute of extra time.

01:15 (IST)21 APR 2016

Seven changes have been made by Crystal Palace tonight compared to last week, including Emmanuel Adebayor.

01:14 (IST)21 APR 2016

42': Update- In the merseyside derby, Liverpool are winning 1-0 against Everton.

01:12 (IST)21 APR 2016

41': A rare attack on goal by Palace sees a pass into the box cleared for a corner.

01:11 (IST)21 APR 2016

According to the commentators, Manchester United have only scored 6 goals from set pieces this season.

01:11 (IST)21 APR 2016

39': Mata does a beautiful backheel to put Martial through on goal, but a powerful shot is deflected out by Speroni.
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