Manchester United product Dean Henderson stymied his old club’s hopes of a win at Selhurst Park on Saturday, where Crystal Palace held the visitors to a 0-0 draw.
Henderson made seven saves among his 11 recoveries for Palace, whose back three of Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards, and Marc Guehi flummoxed United.
Andre Onana also made a spectacular double-save for the Red Devils, who were also their own worst enemies at time, as Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes were among the players to hit the frame.
Henderson joined Man Utd’s academy at 14 and was on the club’s books until 2023 but made just 29 first team appearances for the Red Devils, collecting accolades on loan to Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield United while also spending time with Stockport County, Grimsby Town, and Nottingham Forest.
It’s go time for Man United under Erik ten Hag
Forget for a moment that United failed to deliver a goal and the win at Palace — the Red Devils were the better team on the day and were better finishing or poorer Palace goalkeeping away from getting an expected three points — there’s no time left Man United wobbles under Erik ten Hag. They arrive to the Europa League this week with depth on the bench and their best new players healthy for selection. We saw Manuel Ugarte and Rasmus Hojlund come off the bench and Matthijs de Ligt looks very good at center back next to Lisandro Martinez. Consistent performances at least on the level of Saturday’s need to be the bare minimum with this expensive XI on the field. Let’s see if the Dutchman can get them.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United player ratings
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester United player ratings (from fotmob.com)
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United player ratings (from fotmob.com)
What’s next?
Man United begin their Europa League run with a Thursday visit from Twente, then host Spurs at 11:30am ET Sunday, Sept. 22 in the Premier League.
Palace go to Everton at 10am ET Saturday.
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester United live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 12:30pm ET Saturday (September 21)
Venue: Selhurst Park
TV Channel: NBC
Streaming: Watch online via NBC.com and via Peacock
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United live updates — By Nick Mendola
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United final score: 0-0
Time running out for visitors
For all the great first-half moments and solid possession, it doesn’t like look there’s a way past Henderson.
Man United subs
Rasmus Hojlund and Manuel Ugarte are in!
Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen come off, and these are two big reinforcements for these proceedings as well as the season.
Eze close
This looks like a big miss from Eze until you can’t the angle from behind the shooter.
Lisandro Martinez is stationed in front and Andre Onana has the near post covered, so it’s only a goal if Eze can go upper 90.
He gets too cute and misses with a low shot to the right.
Andre Onana magic!
This is a pair of fantastic saves in rapid-fire fashion from Man United’s keeper.
Eddie Nketiah slams a low shot to Onana’s left, and the keeper gets down to slap it into the air.
He has to quickly get off the ground as Ismaila Sarr’s leaping bid to snap home the rebound is on target... but saved!
Shades of David Raya at midweek. 0-0, 67'.
Changes for both including Marcus Rashford
Joshua Zirkzee’s impressive day ends, as Erik ten Hag plugs Marcus Rashford into the mix.
Palace had already made a pair of subs, inserting Jefferson Lerma and Ismaila Sarr for Adam Wharton and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
0-0, 61'
Halftime — Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester United
Five Dean Henderson saves are the difference at Selhurst Park, where United have been in control of the ball (70%) and the chances (nine shot attempts) but had to survive a late Palace burst to keep it scoreless.
Fotmob says the Red Devils have five qualified big chances.
Palace so close (out of nothing)!
United have been dominant but the Eagles get a great chance for Eze.
Eddie Nketiah sends Tyrick Mitchell toward the end line on the left, and the fulback cuts back central for an unmarked Eze.
He hits a lot shot first-time right to Andre Onana.
Double doink?
Daniel Munoz is beaten in behind by Garnacho, who smacks the ball off the cross bar.
Bruno Fernandes half-volleys the rebound off the turf and it’s headed for goal only to hit the bar at nearly the same spot.
0-0, 28'.
Henderson again!
The ex-Man United prospect is making life tough for his old club, especially Matthijs de Ligt.
The man who scored on a set-piece last week has now just missed with two headers off corners, the latest a sweet kick save on a nodded-down back-post header from the Dutch giant.
Dean Henderson denies Amad Diallo
Oh, this is good.
Joshua Zirkzee flexes his hold-up muscles outside the center circle, turning to send Alejandro Garnacho toward goal.
The Argentine’s bid to beat Dean Henderson is impressively-parried by the England goalkeeper to keep it scoreless.
0-0, 10'.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United team news
Chris Richards is into the Starting XI for Palace in what appears to be a back five. That’s not a surprise after Nathaniel Clyne was used there last week.
Man United has a loaded bench headlined by Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, and Manuel Ugarte. Joshua Zirkzee will look to take this chance in a big way.
Crystal Palace lineup
Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Eze, Nketiah, Mateta.
Manchester United lineup
Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Fernandes, Amada, Zirkzee, Garnacho.
Crystal Palace focus, team news
Chadi Riad, Rob Holding and Matheus Franca remain out, while Trevoh Chalobah is a doubt after picking up a small injury following his loan move from Chelsea on deadline day. Palace look a little shaky defensively but in midfield rising star Wharton will win the ball back high and look to Eze, Nketiah and Mateta as soon as possible. Ismaila Sarr made a big difference off the bench against Leicester and Japanese playmaker Daichi Kamada could also play a big role against United.
OUT: Matheus Franca (chest/abdominal), Chadi Riad (knee), Cheick Doucoure (toe) Rob Holding (undisclosed) | QUESTIONABLE: Trevoh Chalobah (chest)
Manchester United focus, team news
Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw all remain out injured, but Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund are back in training and close to a return. Erik ten Hag’s big decision this weekend is whether to start new central midfielder Manuel Ugarte in central midfield alongside Kobbie Mainoo, as that will give their defensive unit extra protection from Palace’s direct style. Rashford and Amad are likely to start on the left and right respectively with Garnacho biding his time for a start but it’s great for United to have so much competition out wide. Joshua Zirkzee continues to put in extremely clever displays up top to open up all kinds of gaps for United’s other forwards.
OUT: Victor Lindelof (undisclosed), Luke Shaw (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Leny Yoro (foot)
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United prediction
This should be a fun one and I would expect plenty of goals. Palace have the potential to swarm United and make them feel uncomfortable but it feels like United’s attacking talents will get the job done. Just. Crystal Palace 2-3 Manchester United.
