Crystal Palace welcomed Manchester United to Selhurst Park on Saturday as the two teams played out a 0-0 draw.
The game did not start off well for the Eagles as Manchester United were utterly dominant in the first-half of the game. The visitors in all honesty should have went into the break a few goals up.
However brilliance from Dean Henderson kept Crystal Palace in the game to allow for a much more competitive second-half, with Eberechi Eze having the best chance for the home side.
The Eagles held on for a point which will be seen as a decent result rather than points dropped.
How Crystal Palace players performed vs Manchester United
A solid point was earned by Crystal Palace on Saturday as Oliver Glasner’s team held on to earn a well deserved point.
Here is how every Eagles player performed and how we rated them.
Dean Henderson – 8
Without Henderson, the Eagles would have been down a couple of goals at half-time.
Maxence Lacroix – 6
After looking uncomfortable in the first half, Maxence Lacroix was better after the break as the Eagles sured up defensively.
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Marc Guehi – 6
Marc Guehi looked visibly irritated in the first-half, but was solid in the second-half as the Eagles managed a point.
Chris Richards – 5
This performance was far from what we have come to expect from Chris Richards, not good enough.
Daniel Munoz – 6
Daniel Munoz was caught out in the first half on more than one occasion, but recovered well to enjoy a solid second half.
Daichi Kamada – 6
Despite his poor showing in midfield over recent games, Daichi Kamada continues to be used in a role he does not look comfortable in.
Adam Wharton – 5
Adam Wharton has not been himself this season so far and looked off the pace again here against United, leading to his half-time withdrawal.
Tyrick Mitchell – 6
Tyrick Mitchell limited an in-form Amad Diallo and stopped him having the influence he has had for United often this season, but didn’t get to show his quality going forward.
Eddie Nketiah – 6
Played out of position again by Glasner, Eddie Nketiah struggled to get into the game for Crystal Palace, but did force a good save from Andre Onana before being taken off in the 65th minute.
Eberechi Eze – 6
Bad day at the office for Eze by his own lofty standards, failed to influence the game in any meaningful way. He also missed the Eagles’ best chance of the game.
Jean-Philippe Mateta – 5
A nightmare afternoon for Jean-Philippe Mateta saw him hooked off at halftime by Glasner. Little to no service for the Frenchman will have made him frustrated, ultimately the Eagles improved upon his exit.
Ismaila Sarr – 8
Made an instant impact off the bench, Ismaila Sarr absolutely has to start against Everton next weekend after showcasing his quality once again. Sarr has deserved to start for a while, but finally he might have earned it.
Jefferson Lerma – 7
Jefferson Lerma was an improvement on Wharton in central midfield for the second half – likely forces his way into the starting line-up next week.
Will Hughes – 6
A solid display for Will Hughes, Crystal Palace were a far better team with him in midfield over Kamada.
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