How Crystal Palace ended Manchester United's winning run with stoppage-time equaliser

19 Jan 2023

The Athletic

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST

Michael Olise scored a stunning late free-kick to halt Manchester United's winning run and help Crystal Palace rescue a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.

His left-footed effort curled over the wall before crashing in off the underside of the crossbar.

In a largely even Premier League encounter, clear-cut chances were few and far between, with each team spurning a few half chances in the opening period.

Luke Shaw saw an effort swerve across the face of goal before United debutant Wout Weghorst headed onto the roof of the net. Palace thought they'd scored when Jean-Phillipe Mateta sent a shot towards the top corner, but David De Gea pulled off a world-class save to keep the score level.

United took the lead minutes later, when Christian Eriksen was played in down the left and he cut the ball back for Bruno Fernandes in the box. The Portugal midfielder steadied himself and then curled a shot into the back of the net, sending United in ahead at half time.

In what was a fairly uneventful second half, Eberechi Eze scuffed a shot high and wide, before Marcus Rashford fired over from distance.

VAR denied the Red Devils a penalty after Scott McTominay was felled in the box, before Casemiro picked up his fifth yellow card of the season meaning he will miss Sunday's game at Arsenal.

The night could only get worse for United as Olise scored a wonderful free-kick in the last minute to secure a point for Palace.

Erik ten Hag was on course to become the first United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson in 2009 to win 10 games in a row, but that record crumbled in the end.

(Photo: Getty Images)

January 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST

Thanks for tuning in!

That's all we have time for tonight.

Michael Olise was the hero for Crystal Palace as his sublime late equaliser ended Manchester United's winning streak.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 5:07 PM EST

Fernandes' influence

He's been magnificent this season...

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20/20 - Bruno Fernandes now has 20 goals both home and away in the Premier League, one of only four players to have scored 20+ goals both home and away since his debut in February 2020, along with Harry Kane, Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-Min. Vision. pic.twitter.com/NLglAYR1xE

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023 at 4:56 PM EST

Full time

FT Crystal Palace 1-1 Man Utd

Nine wins in a row will become ten for Manchester United.

Late drama denies the Red Devils from continuing their streak, as a moment of brilliance from Michael Olise secures a point for Palace.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST

Guaita saves from Garnacho

90+3' Crystal Palace 1-1 Man Utd

United should be ahead!

A corner comes in and Casemiro somehow can't knock the ball in on the line. A chance then falls to Granacho who strikes a powerful effort into the gloves of Guaita.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST

Four added minutes

90+2' Crystal Palace 1-1 Man Utd

We've played two of four additional minutes.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:51 PM EST

GOAL! PALACE HAVE EQUALISED

90' Crystal Palace 1-1 Man Utd

WOW!

In stoppage-time at the end, Michael Olise whips a free-kick over the wall and into the top corner off the crossbar.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST

Zaha fires over

86' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Zaha tries to be the hero Palace need, cutting in from the left and shooting ferociously from range. His effort is too powerful and goes over De Gea's crossbar.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:44 PM EST

Another Palace change

84' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Luka Milivojevic comes on for Will Hughes.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:43 PM EST

Fred comes on...

82' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

It's not for Casemiro, it's for Christian Eriksen.

No need to sub Casemiro who will now be getting a rest at the weekend.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:41 PM EST

Casemiro booked

81' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Zaha knocks the ball past Casemiro who flies into the tackle and is booked.

How big a moment could that be? Casemiro will now miss the Arsenal game on Sunday. Erik ten Hag shakes his head.

Fred has been preparing to come on - could it be for the 30-year-old?

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST

Hughes carded

77' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Ayew misses a header and as United try to break Hughes slides in and takes out Eriksen cynically.

Easiest yellow that the referee will have to give this season.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:36 PM EST

De Gea denies Guehi

76' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Another brilliant save from De Gea. A corner is swung in by Olise and Guehi rises the highest and powers a header goalwards. But De Gea dives to his left and beats the ball off the line.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST

No penalty

73' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

The check is complete. Palace breathe a sigh of relief.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:32 PM EST

Possible penalty

72' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

McTominay surges into the box and appears to be clipped by Richards. VAR having a look...

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST

Double Palace change

71' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Odsonne Edouard and Cheick Doucoure come off for Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST

Double change for United

69' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Wout Weghorst and Antony come off, to be replaced by Alejandro Garnacho and Scott McTominay.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:25 PM EST

Rashford fires over

64' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Rashford breaks forward and space opens up ahead of him. He pulls the trigger from range but can't keep his shot down and the balls sails into the Palace fans behind the goal.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:21 PM EST

Eze miscontrols shot

60' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

Zaha breaks down the left and then crosses towards Eze. The pass is blocked and ricochets into the air. As it drops, Eze tries a first-time volley but scuffs it very high and very wide.

Rob Sills

January 18, 2023 at 4:18 PM EST

Brief pause

57' Crystal Palace 0-1 Man Utd

A short stoppage as a supporter runs onto the field to take a selfie with Casemiro. The Brazilian responds very casually, posing for the photo before the intruder is led away by stewards.

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