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Crystal Palace vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the Premier League action from Selhurst Park as Wout Weghorst makes full debut

Sports Staff
Wednesday 18 January 2023 17:36 EST
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Manchester United’s nine-match winning run came to a halt after Michael Olise’s stunning stoppage-time free-kick earned Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag’s side were on course to go second in the Premier League table after Bruno Fernandes’ first-half opener.

But Olise’s late strike means they now head to leaders Arsenal on Sunday eight points adrift and missing key midfielder Casemiro, who will be suspended after picking up a fifth booking of the season late on.

United debutant Wout Weghorst nearly opened his account for his new side, directing a first-half header over the crossbar, while a brilliant stop by David De Gea denied the hosts from taking a first half lead.

Fernandes handed the visitors the lead just before the halfway point, and United seemed poised to make it 10 wins in a row in all competitions before Olise levelled.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United

Following a patient build-up, Olise is found in space on the right flank. The former Reading winger whips a cross towards the far post, but it is too high for his team-mates and goes behind for a goal kick.

18 January 2023 20:15

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United

Palace are aiming to avert a fifth home Premier League defeat of the season today. That would surpass their tally for the entire 2021-22 campaign.

18 January 2023 20:14

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18 January 2023 20:13

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A nervy moment for Guaita, who spills Fernandes' low cross from the left. However, the Palace defence reacts quickly to deny Weghorst a sniff at goal.

18 January 2023 20:11

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United

Settling into their own rhythm, the hosts continue to threaten. Olise whips in a cross from the opposite flank, but Martinez heads clear.

18 January 2023 20:10

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Palace embark on their first attacking venture with Hughes leading the charge from midfield. Mitchell sends a low cross in from the left, but it flashes through the penalty area before Shaw tidies up.

18 January 2023 20:08

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United look to work an opening with Wan-Bissaka and Antony combining down the right flank, but Mitchell anticipates the danger and makes an important intervention.

18 January 2023 20:06

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United quickly establish control in possession as they target a sixth successive Premier League victory.

18 January 2023 20:04

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Referee Robert Jones blows his whistle and United kick things off at Selhurst Park.

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18 January 2023 20:01

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