Match story
- Manchester United created the clearer chances on xG (1.01 vs 1.70, Δ 0.69).
- Manchester United fired more attempts (15 vs 9 shots).
- Manchester United held more of the ball (67% possession).
Crystal Palace and Manchester United drew 0-0 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 5 stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at Selhurst Park in London. D. Coote officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Crystal Palace vs Manchester United meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Crystal Palace and Manchester United. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 20 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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