Crystal Palace coach, Oliver Glasner, attributed his team’s victory over Manchester United on Monday, May 6, to their efficiency in the final third. The game at Selhurst Park saw Crystal Palace take the lead as early as the 12th minute with a goal from Michael Olise.
The home team doubled their lead in the 40th minute through Jean-Philippe Mateta, maintaining their advantage until halftime. Despite expectations of a Manchester United comeback in the second half, Palace extended their lead with goals from Tyrick Mitchell in the 58th minute and Olise in the 66th minute, securing a convincing 4-0 win.
After the match, coach Glasner praised his team’s performance but acknowledged the need for greater consistency throughout the game. He remarked, “I think the first half, we didn’t really play as well as we could, so it was not that consistent.” However, he commended his players for their efficiency in scoring goals and making necessary adjustments at halftime.
Glasner highlighted improvements in the team’s performance in the second half, emphasizing better control and the creation of numerous scoring opportunities. Overall, he credited the victory to the team’s enhanced consistency and congratulated them on the win.
