Crystal Palace 1-Manchester United 3
Manchester United travelled to Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening.
United began the day in 5th place with both Chelsea and Arsenal also battling it out for 4th spot.
Heading into the Palace game, Man United had a mountain of injury problems.
The likes of Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata all failed to make the matchday squad.
Marcus Rashford was also only fit enough for the bench.
CARDIFF, WALES – DECEMBER 22: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Interim Manager of Manchester United celebrates with the fans after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Manchester United at Cardiff City Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Romelu Lukaku’s mixed game
As a result, Romelu Lukaku was given a chance to shine from the off on Wednesday.
The Belgian did take his chance as he opened the scoring in the 33rd minute.
Lukaku makes no mistake this time…
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He then added his second in the 52nd minute.
Lukaku at the double for Man Utd
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Joel Ward would pull one back for Palace before Ashley Young killed the game off in the 83rd minute.
Despite scoring a brace, Lukaku has been receiving a lot of criticism online, largely due to his poor passing.
Twitter reaction
What is that pass from Lukaku?!!! Sometimes he does not play like a professional footballer.
— Akhil. (@AkHiLNischal) February 27, 2019
This passing thing no be lukaku calling.
— sage (@Ero_senniN__) February 27, 2019
Lukaku when there’s grass ahead of you keep running. No need for Hollywood passes right now
— Mr Davis (@Blackadder_II) February 27, 2019
WHY IS LUKAKU PLAYING LONG BALLS TO RASHFORD. KEEP THE BALL FFS
— Jon B (@DrunkVoltron) February 27, 2019
Why does Lukaku never drive man. So frustrating to watch sometimes.
— Scott ‼️ (was greenwoodfc54) (@UtdScxtt) February 27, 2019
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