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Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
14 Sep 2013
12:17PM
Good afternoon and welcome along. After the disappointment of Ireland’s defeats to Sweden and Austria during the international break, we can happily turn our attention back to the Premier League.
First up is Manchester United’s meeting with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. The Red Devils went down to Liverpool last time out and sit five points off the top of the league on four points.
Newly-promoted Palace, meanwhile, were beaten in their opening two fixtures since returning to the top flight but had an excellent 3-1 win over Sunderland a fortnight ago.
The teams are in and big news is that Wayne Rooney is back after missing England’s World Cup qualifiers through a head injury. New signing Marouane Fellaini has to settle for a place on the bench, however.
14 Sep 2013
12:18PM
Manchester United: De Gea, Fabio, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Anderson, Valencia, Rooney, Young, van Persie. Subs: Evans, Hernandez, Cleverley, Zaha, Fellaini, Amos, Januzaj.
Crystal Palace: Speroni, Mariappa, Gabbidon, Delaney, Moxey, Dikgacoi, Jedinak, Campana, Puncheon, Chamakh, Gayle. Subs: Phillips, O’Keefe, Kebe, Alexander, Jerome, Bannan, Guedioura.
14 Sep 2013
12:24PM
While Dublin midfielder Owen Garvan has been left out of the Palace squad after Eagles boss Ian Holloway claimed he had shown a bad attitude, Cork native and Ireland international Damien Delaney does get the nod in defence.
14 Sep 2013
12:28PM
They’re discussing Wayne Rooney on BT Sport and, when the topic of his recent injury comes up, Neil Warnock reveals that he “loves a good scar”.
He’ll wear a protective headband today.
Credit: Twitter/GuardianSport
14 Sep 2013
12:30PM
Palace boss Ian Holloway, who is banned from the touchline today: “They’re just another team. Last year they were champions, this year they’re not so they’ve got to earn that right.
“It’s a great test for us and I’m excited about it. Hopefully the supporters will see why I’m so proud of this group.”
14 Sep 2013
12:35PM
He may not be starting but United fans are out to welcome their new signing today…
Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire/Press Association Images
14 Sep 2013
12:40PM
It’s 50 years ago to the day since George Best made his Manchester United debut at the age of 17.
Credit: PA/PA Archive/Press Association Images
Wasn’t half-bad, was he?
YouTube credit: Darryl Rushin
14 Sep 2013
12:44PM
Here’s that headband we told you about…
14 Sep 2013
12:47PM
United attack straight from kick-off with Fabio down the right but Van Persie is dispossessed and Palace clear the danger. Sun is shining in Old Trafford this afternoon.
14 Sep 2013
12:49PM
Rooney lays off to Carrick and the midfielder decides to let fly from 25 yard. The flight of the ball shifts on its way to goal and Julian Speroni has to bat away.
14 Sep 2013
12:55PM
Nice build-up play from United and when Evra plays a neat one-two with Van Persie, he goes down inside the box. Referee Jon Moss is having none of it and waves play on.
14 Sep 2013
1:03PM
Delaney concedes a free-kick to Rooney in a dangerous position and Van Persie takes the set-piece, which is headed behind for a corner but the linesman’s flag is raised anyway.
Still no real chances of note to report.
14 Sep 2013
1:06PM
Ashley Young skips past Kiagisho Dikagacoi and hits the floor. There is contact from the Palace player but Moss issues a yellow card to the United winger.
The replay shows it’s a good call as Young went by his opponent before kicking his standing leg and going down.
14 Sep 2013
1:17PM
Rooney shoots from distance and, although it’s struck well, he doesn’t trouble Speroni. The same player then breaks with RVP and Anderson abut the Brazilian is crowded out after a poor first touch.
Palace’s defence have been resolute in the opening half hour.
14 Sep 2013
1:21PM
Best chance of the game. Young plays Evra down the left flank and the full-back drills a cross towards the front post. Van Persie adds on with a flick and is narrowly wide of the target.
14 Sep 2013
1:26PM
MY WORD! Rooney and Van Persie attempt to recreate the volley the latter scored against Aston Villa at the end of last season and are inches away from pulling it off.
Rooney clips a pass to the Dutchman, who takes it on his chest and crashes a strike off the crossbar with a right-footed volley.
14 Sep 2013
1:29PM
Down the other end, United are caught napping. Rio Ferdinand allows Dwight Gayle to take down a long ball and the former Peterborough man tries a little chip past David De Gea after getting inside his man. It’s just wide of the mark though. Big chance.
14 Sep 2013
1:30PM
PENALTY TO MANCHESTER UNITED…
14 Sep 2013
1:30PM
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace (Robin van Persie)
Young takes a tumble under a challenge from Dikagacoi but, unlike the earlier incident, Jon Moss this time has a quick chat with his assistant before pointing to the spot. It’s far from clear-cut but United have a penalty and Van Persie slots past Speroni.
South African international Dikagacoi is also shown a straight red card meaning Palace will play 45 minutes with 10 men.
14 Sep 2013
1:32PM
Half-time: Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace
14 Sep 2013
1:44PM
Watching slow-motion replay, it seems that the contact was made OUTSIDE the box meaning if anything it should have been a free-kick.
Credit: Twitter
14 Sep 2013
1:47PM
Look who’s here looking fresh after the hip op…
Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire/Press Association Images
14 Sep 2013
1:49PM
The second half has just kicked off. Not changes on either side.
14 Sep 2013
1:53PM
Ashley Young sent through on goal from a defence-splitting pass from Anderson. He strikes straight at Speroni, however.
14 Sep 2013
2:01PM
Ashley Young involved again. Cuts in onto his right foot and drives a shot which bounces a couple of yards outside the post.
Marouane Fellaini is warming up alongside compatriot Adnan Januzaj, meanwhile. Surely he will make his debut in the next half hour or so.
Another Marouane, Chamakh, has been cautioned over a late challenge on Nemanja Vidic.
14 Sep 2013
2:06PM
Algerian international Adlen Guedioura is on for Jose Campana as Palace look to add some steel to their depleted team.
Superb work from Evra in an advanced position results in Van Persie skying a shot way over.
14 Sep 2013
2:08PM
Here comes Fellaini. He’s on for his club debut with Anderson making way.
Palace have also introduced Cameron Jerome for Dwight Gayle.
14 Sep 2013
2:13PM
Another substitution – Januzaj, seen as a huge prospect by United, is on for Young.
Then Fellaini nearly caps his debut with a goal. The midfielder controls the ball with his chest and volleys at goal, with Speroni getting in a block.
14 Sep 2013
2:22PM
Carrick threads a pass into Rooney, who has two attempts at goal but is unsuccessful on both occasions.
David Moyes makes his third and final substitution by withdrawing Van Persie for Javier Hernandez.
14 Sep 2013
2:24PM
GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace (Wayne Rooney)
Januzaj, who has looked brilliant during this cameo, wins a free-kick and Rooney curls it over the wall and into the bottom corner.
14 Sep 2013
2:30PM
With two team-mates inside, Rooney attempts a scoop to the back post but gets it all wrong. United enjoying the extra man now with Palace out on their feet.
14 Sep 2013
2:33PM
14 Sep 2013
2:38PM
Full-time: Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
14 Sep 2013
2:45PM
Crystal Palace will feel hard done by after the penalty decision and resulting sending off but David Moyes has at last recorded his first win at Old Trafford.
It wasn’t vintage from United but they’ve got back on track and have now got seven points from their first four Premier League games.
Fellaini made his bow while Adnan Januzaj is definitely one to look out for this season.
That’s my lot, we’ll have coverage of all of the other Premier League games today so stick around.
Thanks, as always, for the company!
Good afternoon and welcome along. After the disappointment of Ireland’s defeats to Sweden and Austria during the international break, we can happily turn our attention back to the Premier League.
First up is Manchester United’s meeting with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. The Red Devils went down to Liverpool last time out and sit five points off the top of the league on four points.
Newly-promoted Palace, meanwhile, were beaten in their opening two fixtures since returning to the top flight but had an excellent 3-1 win over Sunderland a fortnight ago.
The teams are in and big news is that Wayne Rooney is back after missing England’s World Cup qualifiers through a head injury. New signing Marouane Fellaini has to settle for a place on the bench, however.
Manchester United: De Gea, Fabio, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Anderson, Valencia, Rooney, Young, van Persie. Subs: Evans, Hernandez, Cleverley, Zaha, Fellaini, Amos, Januzaj.
Crystal Palace: Speroni, Mariappa, Gabbidon, Delaney, Moxey, Dikgacoi, Jedinak, Campana, Puncheon, Chamakh, Gayle. Subs: Phillips, O’Keefe, Kebe, Alexander, Jerome, Bannan, Guedioura.
While Dublin midfielder Owen Garvan has been left out of the Palace squad after Eagles boss Ian Holloway claimed he had shown a bad attitude, Cork native and Ireland international Damien Delaney does get the nod in defence.
They’re discussing Wayne Rooney on BT Sport and, when the topic of his recent injury comes up, Neil Warnock reveals that he “loves a good scar”.
He’ll wear a protective headband today.
Palace boss Ian Holloway, who is banned from the touchline today: “They’re just another team. Last year they were champions, this year they’re not so they’ve got to earn that right.
“It’s a great test for us and I’m excited about it. Hopefully the supporters will see why I’m so proud of this group.”
He may not be starting but United fans are out to welcome their new signing today…
It’s 50 years ago to the day since George Best made his Manchester United debut at the age of 17.
Wasn’t half-bad, was he?
YouTube credit: Darryl Rushin
Here’s that headband we told you about…
United attack straight from kick-off with Fabio down the right but Van Persie is dispossessed and Palace clear the danger. Sun is shining in Old Trafford this afternoon.
Rooney lays off to Carrick and the midfielder decides to let fly from 25 yard. The flight of the ball shifts on its way to goal and Julian Speroni has to bat away.
Nice build-up play from United and when Evra plays a neat one-two with Van Persie, he goes down inside the box. Referee Jon Moss is having none of it and waves play on.
Delaney concedes a free-kick to Rooney in a dangerous position and Van Persie takes the set-piece, which is headed behind for a corner but the linesman’s flag is raised anyway.
Still no real chances of note to report.
Ashley Young skips past Kiagisho Dikagacoi and hits the floor. There is contact from the Palace player but Moss issues a yellow card to the United winger.
The replay shows it’s a good call as Young went by his opponent before kicking his standing leg and going down.
Rooney shoots from distance and, although it’s struck well, he doesn’t trouble Speroni. The same player then breaks with RVP and Anderson abut the Brazilian is crowded out after a poor first touch.
Palace’s defence have been resolute in the opening half hour.
Best chance of the game. Young plays Evra down the left flank and the full-back drills a cross towards the front post. Van Persie adds on with a flick and is narrowly wide of the target.
MY WORD! Rooney and Van Persie attempt to recreate the volley the latter scored against Aston Villa at the end of last season and are inches away from pulling it off.
Rooney clips a pass to the Dutchman, who takes it on his chest and crashes a strike off the crossbar with a right-footed volley.
Down the other end, United are caught napping. Rio Ferdinand allows Dwight Gayle to take down a long ball and the former Peterborough man tries a little chip past David De Gea after getting inside his man. It’s just wide of the mark though. Big chance.
PENALTY TO MANCHESTER UNITED…
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace (Robin van Persie)
Young takes a tumble under a challenge from Dikagacoi but, unlike the earlier incident, Jon Moss this time has a quick chat with his assistant before pointing to the spot. It’s far from clear-cut but United have a penalty and Van Persie slots past Speroni.
South African international Dikagacoi is also shown a straight red card meaning Palace will play 45 minutes with 10 men.
Half-time: Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace
Watching slow-motion replay, it seems that the contact was made OUTSIDE the box meaning if anything it should have been a free-kick.
Look who’s here looking fresh after the hip op…
The second half has just kicked off. Not changes on either side.
Ashley Young sent through on goal from a defence-splitting pass from Anderson. He strikes straight at Speroni, however.
Ashley Young involved again. Cuts in onto his right foot and drives a shot which bounces a couple of yards outside the post.
Marouane Fellaini is warming up alongside compatriot Adnan Januzaj, meanwhile. Surely he will make his debut in the next half hour or so.
Another Marouane, Chamakh, has been cautioned over a late challenge on Nemanja Vidic.
Algerian international Adlen Guedioura is on for Jose Campana as Palace look to add some steel to their depleted team.
Superb work from Evra in an advanced position results in Van Persie skying a shot way over.
Here comes Fellaini. He’s on for his club debut with Anderson making way.
Palace have also introduced Cameron Jerome for Dwight Gayle.
Another substitution – Januzaj, seen as a huge prospect by United, is on for Young.
Then Fellaini nearly caps his debut with a goal. The midfielder controls the ball with his chest and volleys at goal, with Speroni getting in a block.
Carrick threads a pass into Rooney, who has two attempts at goal but is unsuccessful on both occasions.
David Moyes makes his third and final substitution by withdrawing Van Persie for Javier Hernandez.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace (Wayne Rooney)
Januzaj, who has looked brilliant during this cameo, wins a free-kick and Rooney curls it over the wall and into the bottom corner.
With two team-mates inside, Rooney attempts a scoop to the back post but gets it all wrong. United enjoying the extra man now with Palace out on their feet.
Full-time: Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace will feel hard done by after the penalty decision and resulting sending off but David Moyes has at last recorded his first win at Old Trafford.
It wasn’t vintage from United but they’ve got back on track and have now got seven points from their first four Premier League games.
Fellaini made his bow while Adnan Januzaj is definitely one to look out for this season.
That’s my lot, we’ll have coverage of all of the other Premier League games today so stick around.
Thanks, as always, for the company!
