"Manchester United" earned a hard-fought victory against "Crystal Palace" © PA

The fight for the best four of the English Premier League is gaining more and more intrigue. In the 36th round match, "Manchester United" defeated "Crystal Palace" 2-0. The first goal of the match came only in the added time of the first half - in the 46th minute, M. Rashford scored a goal and put the "Red Devils" ahead. The second half started actively, and "Crystal Palace" created several dangerous attacks. In the 55th minute, the score could have been equal, but J. Ayew's goal was disallowed after a VAR review. A. Martial doubled the lead, scoring a precise strike in the 78th minute after a quick attack by "Manchester United." The loss was even more devastating for "Crystal Palace" team due to the gruesome injury of P. van Aanholt, after which the Dutchman did not get up from the field for a long time. "The Red Devils" currently occupy the fifth position in the league table and are level on points with the players of "Leicester" who are in fourth place. In the next match, "Manchester United" will play against the "West Ham" team in the Premier League on July 22.

Other results: "Southampton" 1:1 "Brighton"

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