Manchester United fell to a second successive Premier League defeat at home as Joachim Andersen's superb finish earned Crystal Palace a hard-fought victory at Old Trafford.
It was also United's fourth defeat in seven league games which is the club's worst start to a Premier League season and leaves them 10th in the table.
United had beaten Palace 3-0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup on Tuesday but any hopes of a repeat result were blown away by a determined and disciplined performance from Roy Hodsgon's side.
“I understand, when we play home or away and we play Crystal Palace we have to win – with all respect,” said United manager Erik ten Hag.
“I know every game in the Premier League is difficult and you have to play your best, but I understand fans are expecting a win and we didn't win and we lost.
“I can give you reasons but you will explain it as an excuse and there are no excuses, we have to win.”
Man United 0 Palace 1: Player ratings
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Manchester United Ratings. Andersen’s fine finish flew past him into the top corner – the first time Palace have scored in the first half all season. Saved from Hughes’ strike on 62 to stop Palace going two up. All three Palace chances came from set-plays. Getty -
Andersen’s opener touched him on the way in. Smart cross to Mount on 69 and the main outlet for United’s attacks on the right. Getty -
Did little wrong. Flicked a header wide on 73 but sat behind a team who were too slow to pass and simply couldn’t break Palace down. AP -
Robbed by Mateta as Palace set up an attack on 63 minutes. Unconvincing, like his team who are a long way from the manager’s demand of a “run of wins”. AP -
Not a left back and, unlike on Tuesday when he was excellent, it showed. Aggressive, but conceded the free-kick before Palace’s opener after a clumsy challenge. Roamed into the centre throughout as he tried to create overloads. Struck crossbar, but the whistle had been blown. Booked for another poor challenge. PA -
Dropped back between central defenders at times. Sent off in corresponding fixture last season and yellow carded after nine minutes in this. Snatched at a shot on 26 minutes. Near post header went over on 39. Overhead kick wide. Beautiful pass to Dalot to set up an attack, but poor passes at other times. Getty -
Determined but found it hard to break down Hughes and Doucoure sat in front of the Palace defence. Shouldered a Dalot ball when he needed to head it. AP -
Lovely pass towards Pellistri on 43 minutes. Whipped effort tipped over on 56 as United began the second half brightly, but it was all for nothing. Reuters -
Couldn’t get the better of Guehi/Mitchell. Better in the second 45 but another who struggled to break Palace down despite United having 75 per cent of possession. AP -
Ran towards goal early on, cutting inside on strong right foot. Persistently bundled way towards goal. Switched to right when Garnacho came on. It’s not happening for him this season, he’s scored only once and the crowd are on at him. AP -
Almost prodded side ahead on 11 but for a goal line clearance. Headed on target on 56, but faded badly in the second half. Set up Dalot for a late United attack, but United are struggling to score goals in the league. EPA -
United subs. Garnacho (Pellistri, 61'): Crossed towards goal on 74 minutes as United dominated in front of 73,428. Shot in 91st minute blocked. AP. -
Martial (Mount, 76'): On to create against a side who were very difficult to break down. Reuters -
Eriksen (Rashford, 77'). Maguire (Varane, 87'): N/A; Van de Beek (Lindelof, 88'): N/A. AP -
Palace Ratings. Big save to beat away Fernandes' long ranger on 55 minutes, and again from Hojlund's header minutes later. Reuters -
Given the task of keeping Marcus Rashford quiet which, for the most part, he did a good job of. PA -
Defended calmly, showed a good range of passing and scored an absolute cracker of a goal. EPA -
Missed an early headed chance which might have broken the deadlock. Made up for it with an accomplished display at the back. Reuters -
Seems a bit of an unsung hero at Palace, strong display at left-back to keep Pellistri quiet. Getty -
Got through an enormous amount of work in the midfield. The ugly stuff and then the even uglier stuff. Getty -
Another workhorse in the Palace midfield. Hughes never stopped running and even drew a good save from Onana with a crisp strike on the break. Getty -
Willing runner and always keen to provide an outlet. Adept at drawing fouls from defenders to relieve the pressure. PA -
If Palace were on the break and creating in open play then Eze was at the heart of it. AP -
Did a solid job of helping out Mitchell on Palace's left-hand side. AP -
Unselfish effort from the big striker who proved an effective target and an outlet for his under-pressure side. AP -
Palace subs. Riedewald (Schlupp 77'): Came on and got stuck in as Palace got over the line. PA. Richards (Eze, 88'), N/A.
