MAN UNITED 0-0 CRYSTAL PALACE: REPORT

It was another disappointing afternoon for Manchester United at Old Trafford, as Crystal Palace put in a solid performance to hold them to a goalless stalemate.

Astonishingly, this is the SIXTH time Manchester United have failed to win at Old Trafford already this season.

It's the first time in history that Palace have taken points off United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

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HOW IT HAPPENED -

The hosts started the game well, creating several half-chances and a few good ones in the early stages.

Anthony Martial had a good chance just over 10 minutes in, but Wayne Hennessey did well to come out and smother the ball well.

Wilfried Zaha, who was facing his former employers, came close to opening the scoring from 25 yards out but the shot was just wide of the post.

There was another big chance for the away side, when Zaha layed it off to van Aanholt, who fluffed his effort.

Jesse Lingard's first-time effort was well saved by Hennessey before he was up and ready for Martial's rebounded header.

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After the break, Cheikhou Kouyate's 20-yard shot was saved by David de Gea, but his save only fell as far as van Aanholt, but the Spanish 'keeper was there to block again.

Palace were all over United, and they had another chance with a quarter-of-an-hour remaining when Andros Townsend was through on goal but his right-footed effort went wide of de Gea's post.

In the last remaining minutes, Marcus Rashford was found by Alexis Sanchez's looped ball and his shot was superbly blocked by Palace defender James Tomkins.

Boos around Old Trafford; but excellent from Palace - who had their first point there in almost 30 years!

United are now 14 points off their table-topping neighbours; and Palace moved up to 15th in the Premier League table.

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MATCH STATISTICS -

Possession: Manchester United 60% - 40% Crystal Palace

Shots: Manchester United 12 - 13 Crystal Palace

Pass Accuracy: Manchester United 83% - 75% Crystal Palace

Chances Created: Manchester United 10 - 9 Crystal Palace

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THE MANAGERS -

Jose Mourinho: "I'm frustrated. We didn't win one point - we lost two. There was not even aggression and not enough intensity.

"When the opponent had the ball, we didn't press enough. They were allowed to breathe and relax.

"When you are at home and want to win the game then you don't stop until you win it. We played the game nicely but not with enough intensity."

Roy Hodgson: "We have played like that the last four games against tough opponents. We have played Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United.

"In each of those games we have come out thinking 'we have played well'. I'm proud of the team's performance. I can't ask any more than what they gave me.

"The shape, organisation and discipline of the team was as good as it has been. On the counter-attack we looked very dangerous and had some good opportunities."