The Red Devils conceded twice in the second half
Manchester United's home defeat to Crystal Palace (2-0) was attributed to a poor performance overall, with manager Ruben Amorim's decision to play without a striker backfiring.
Key takeaways:
* Maguire's error: Harry Maguire received a low rating due to a poor tackle that led to a booking.
* Amorim's gamble: Starting without a striker proved ineffective, with both goals being scored by Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta.
* Struggling performance: Bruno Fernandes was subpar, highlighting a general lack of sharpness from the Manchester United squad.
The article emphasizes the negative impact of Amorim's tactical choices and the need for improvement from key players like Maguire and Fernandes.
Manchester United's home defeat to Crystal Palace (2-0) was attributed to a poor performance overall, with manager Ruben Amorim's decision to play without a striker backfiring. Key takeaways: * Maguire's error: Harry Maguire received a low rating due to a poor tackle that led to a booking. * Amorim's gamble: Starting without a striker proved ineffective, with both goals being scored by Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. * Struggling performance: Bruno Fernandes was subpar, highlighting a general lack of sharpness from the Manchester United squad. The article emphasizes the negative impact of Amorim's tactical choices and the need for improvement from key players like Maguire and Fernandes.