Premier League LIVE: Crystal Palace Hold Manchester United Scoreless in Selhurst Park Clash
Selhurst Park,London – Crystal Palace continued their impressive home form,holding Manchester United to a scoreless draw in a Premier League match marked by defensive solidity and attacking frustration for the Red Devils. The result extends a concerning trend for Manchester United, who have now failed to score in each of their last four Premier League games against Crystal Palace – a feat only previously achieved against Blackburn (1920-1922) and Everton (1971-1973).
This match unfolds within a broader context of shifting fortunes for both clubs. While Crystal Palace have become a difficult side to break down, conceding only 9 goals in 12 Premier League games this season – their fewest at this stage since 1981-82 – Manchester United are struggling for consistency on the road. They have won just three of their last 26 Premier League away games against london sides (D7 L16), with all three victories coming against Fulham. As April 2023, no team has lost more away games in the capital than United (16).
Crystal PalaceS recent resurgence at Selhurst Park is notable; they are unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League home games (W6 D6), a run only surpassed once in the top-flight (17 games between February-December 1990). This contrasts sharply with Manchester United’s away form under Ruben Amorim, where they’ve secured only one win in their last 11 Premier League away games (D4 L6), a 2-1 victory over Liverpool last month. Interestingly,half of Amorim’s away wins (2/4) have come against the reigning Premier League champions (also 2-1 v Man City in December 2024).
Defensively, crystal Palace are bolstered by the form of Daniel Muñoz, who leads all Premier league defenders in goal involvements this season with 2 goals and 2 assists. Though, his contributions are geographically split – both assists have come at Selhurst Park, while his goals have been scored away from home.
Despite Manchester United’s attacking struggles,Bruno Fernandes remains a key creative force,having created more chances than any other player in the Premier League this season (31). He is also one of only two players (along with Phil Foden) to create 10+ chances from both open play (20) and set plays (11).
the game’s expected goals (xG) total was high,with both sides generating notable opportunities (Man Utd 37.1 – F20.1 A17, Crystal Palace 35.1 – F20.6, A14.5),but neither could find the breakthrough. This result sees crystal Palace continue their climb up the table, while Manchester United face renewed scrutiny over their attacking output.
