Crystal Palace lose to Manchester United after throwing away lead
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed his frustrations after his team surrendered a 1-0 lead, ultimately losing 2-1 to Manchester United at Selhurst Park on Sunday, reports BritPanorama.
The Eagles initially took the lead when Jean-Philippe Mateta converted a penalty following a foul by Leny Yoro inside the box. However, Manchester United reversed the situation in the second half, with goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount igniting celebrations among the away supporters.
Glasner’s discontent was evident throughout the match, driven by his side’s inability to maintain their advantage. Following the match, the 51-year-old remarked, “I don’t want to talk about the missed chances. If we need more than one minute to be organised for a free-kick, it is our fault.”
He continued, expressing disappointment in how the team failed to capitalize on their lead: “How we scored is a penalty. It is how it is. We deserved to have the lead, and then it is about small margins.” Glasner noted the challenge posed by United’s effectiveness from set pieces, despite not recalling any chances from open play. “We can find many excuses, we can say fatigue, rotation, many excuses, but the performances in many parts were good,” he stated.
As the January transfer window approaches, Glasner hinted that the club may have delayed crucial additions over the summer, saying, “If you play European football for the first time in your history, you should invest and not save.” He lamented missed chances earlier in the year that could have simplified their current situation. “Everything was pretty clear… but today I think it is also time to speak about it that we missed the chance to play an even better season in the summer.”
Despite the setback, Glasner remains optimistic, maintaining that the team is in a solid position across all competitions. The defeat serves as a reminder of the thin lines that separate success from sorrow in football, particularly in a fiercely competitive league like the Premier League. The challenge now is to regroup and find a way to turn potential into points as they look ahead to their next fixture.
