Crystal Palace boss highlights disappointing factor in Man Utd loss

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has admitted he was disappointed to see his team concede from two free kicks as Manchester United came from behind to win.

United failed to turn up in the first half and were greatly helped by Palace poor finishing. Despite this, Palace were ahead in the first half after Jean-Philippe Mateta scored from the penalty spot.

After the interval, United were the better side as Palace tired. Their first came as Bruno Fernandes picked out Joshua Zirkzee in the box and he fired it beyond Dean Henderson from a tight angle.

Just like the first goal, United bagged their second of the day from another free kick as Fernandes produced a little lay off for Mason Mount to fire in.

Jean-Philippe Mateta scores Palace first goal from the penalty spot during their Premier League match against Manchester United. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Victory saw United leapfrogged Palace in the table and Glasner was unhappy by the manner of the goals conceded.

He said: “It was a very good performance from the team in the first half. We deserved the lead [at half time].

“I’m disappointed in conceding two goals from set plays. The last three goals we conceded were from set plays, from free kicks.

“It feels still unnecessary [to lose the game], but we have to accept it. It’s tough, but it is the situation at the moment.

“Had we kept a clean sheet we would have won. I can’t remember them creating one big chance from open play, but set plays decided the game.

“That’s why they won at the end, and that makes it really tough for all of us. But, we’re still in a good position. Now it’s about keeping our heads up, sticking together and preparing for the next game on Wednesday.”

Mason Mount celebrates scoring United’s second goal against Crystal Palace. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim joked that his side were ‘stealing’ ways to score from other sides after netting from two set-pieces.

“We have more time to work and we work a lot and we are learning,” Amorim acknowledged.

“We learn a lot in England. You are used to do that and see that (set-piece), but when you come to the Premier League, you learn a lot about how other the teams do it. “And we are stealing a lot of things to score goals.”