Nigerian icon Sunday Oliseh was not impressed with what he saw from Manchester United against the Eagles at Old Trafford.
Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh did not hold back in his criticism of Manchester United following their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
The loss marked the end of United's three-game winning streak and left fans and analysts questioning the team's defensive capabilities.
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In a match that saw Crystal Palace capitalise on their chances, Jean-Philippe Mateta emerged as the star, scoring both goals in the second half.
The game began with United showing promise, as Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo threatened early on. However, despite their bright start, they failed to convert their opportunities, with Garnacho's shot blocked and Mainoo firing just wide.
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As the match progressed, Palace began to assert themselves. Mateta's first goal came after a header from Maxence Lacroix hit the crossbar, allowing Mateta to tap in the rebound in the 62nd minute. He then sealed the victory with a second goal in the dying moments of the match on a counter-attack.
Oliseh's reaction on social media was scathing, describing United's defending as "criminal." He expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, saying,
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“Come on! This must be classified as a crime the way Manchester United is defending!! 0-2 to Crystal Palace at home in this manner? Boy do I feel sorry for the poor impotent Amorim,” referring to United's manager Ruben Amorim.
This loss has left Manchester United languishing in 13th place in the Premier League table, while Crystal Palace climbed above them to 12th.
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With mounting pressure on Amorim to turn around the team's fortunes, fans are left hoping for a swift response in their upcoming fixtures.
The defeat highlights United's ongoing struggles and raises more questions about their defensive strategies moving forward.