8 min Palace look to bait the press, knocking the ball about the back line and inviting United on before exploiting the space created. That doesn’t work this time, the pass in behind too long, but the goal allows them to sit back and play their game.
7 min Oh, and at Craven Cottage, Harry Wilson has just smashed in a goal that means it’s Fulham 1-0 Spurs.
6 min Over the last decade or so and also this season, United have got very good at getting into decent positions, then not winning matches they’re expected to. This is now a big test for them.
6 min Kamada pulls back Mbeumo and is booked.
The corner swings out as Lacroix shoves then steps back to lose Yoro and, from a fair way out, 14 yards or so, he guides a terrific header into the far corner. Palace have started well and they’re already reaping the rewards.
