After a series of missed chances left them lamenting their luck in a 0-0 draw away at Crystal Palace, Manchester United’s winning streak has come to an end at two matches.
United started strong, creating numerous opportunities in the first half, with both Garnacho and Fernandes hitting the crossbar. Unfortunately, their earlier scoring success seemed to evaporate, and they went into halftime still at 0-0.
The match was evenly contested, with chances continuing to arise; however, the standout moment of the second half came from Onana, who made an incredible double save to keep the score level.
The game remained tied until the final whistle, leaving United to reflect on their missed opportunities, despite Erik ten Hag finding several positives in their performance.
Player ratings are as follows:
**Andre Onana: 7**
In the first half, he faced little threat except for an Eze shot aimed directly at him. He shone in the second half with a remarkable double save, displaying great confidence.
**Mazraoui: 7.5**
His rapid development at Old Trafford has turned him into a reliable player. He executes his duties with minimal fuss, supports attacks, and is solid defensively.
**Matthijs de Ligt: 7**
His improvement from game to game is becoming unsettling for the league. He organizes the defense well, poses a threat in aerial attacks, and is emerging as a leader.
**Lisandro Martinez: 7**
Had a fortunate chance in the box but was denied by Dean Henderson. He was solid defensively throughout.
**Diogo Dalot: 8**
Has Ten Hag found a more intriguing success story? He excelled again as an inverted full-back, performing so well that Ten Hag may prefer him over a traditional left-footer.
**Christian Eriksen: 7**
His decisions against a physical Palace raised some eyebrows, but he effectively pushed the ball forward, contributing significantly to set-piece improvements.
**Kobbie Mainoo: 6.5**
He stands out when the team is on top and has options to advance. His midweek rest seemed to do him well.
**Bruno Fernandes: 6.5**
Set up a great chance for Zirkzee/Garnacho with a well-placed pass from the right and struck the bar on a volley, though his passing showed some inconsistency.
**Amad: 7**
He often appears likely to create something when in possession, whether going wide or cutting inside, making him difficult to defend against.
**Alejandro Garnacho: 6.5**
His own successes have affected this rating; despite missing some excellent chances, his impressive runs positioned him well to score. United should have been ahead by halftime.
**Joshua Zirkzee: 6.5**
His link-up play shines when paired with attacking-minded teammates. He created a great opportunity for Garnacho and nearly scored himself.
**Marcus Rashford: 6**
After scoring twice as a striker in the previous match, he played on the left but struggled to make an impact as Palace improved in the first half.
**Manuel Ugarte: 6**
After coming on, he committed a few unnecessary fouls but kept pushing the ball forward, offering a lively presence.
**Rasmus Hojlund: 6**
Looked a bit rusty upon his return but provided more directness and goal-scoring potential than Zirkzee, which United will likely leverage as the season progresses.
