Erik ten Hag will have to discard the buzzword Manchester United’s manager came into this game citing. “Momentum” is now obliterated after a defeat that ends a run of victories at two as, yet again, Ten Hag’s men must regroup, this time for Galatasaray in Tuesday’s Champions League group game.
On Friday the manager had named Alejandro Garnacho as a player who was not in the team as a result of not performing. Yet United were suddenly an electric proposition when the rocket-booted winger entered in the second half. In one moment of devilry Garnacho bamboozled Palace along their right byline, his cross ricocheting off two defenders as the ball threatened to go anywhere – including past Sam Johnstone for the equaliser.
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