DBasia.news – Manchester United lost their first match of the 2020/2021 season. The Red Devils’ defeat could not be separated from the brilliant performance of the former player, Wilfried Zaha.
United met Crystal Palace in the second week of the 2020/2021 Premier League, Saturday (19/9/2020) am. In the match that was held at Old Trafford, the Red Devils lost by a score of 1-3.
Two of Palace’s three goals were scored by Wilfried Zaha. One from penalty execution. Meanwhile, Andros Townsend scored another goal. A consolation goal for United was scored by debutant, Donny van de Beek.
United performed poorly in this match. They only released four shots on target. Palace made one more. United excelled in possessions, but did not play sharp enough in front of goal.
Wilfried Zaha was adored by United fans when Sir Alex Ferguson purchased him in January 2013. However, he was kicked out of the United squad that Ferguson inherited from David Moyes in the 2013/2014 season.
At that time, rumors emerged that there was an affair between Wilfried Zaha and David Moyes’ son. The Red Devils then sent Wilfried Zaha back to Palace, who was then promoted to the Premier League.
Wilfried Zaha arrived at Old Trafford with a special momentum. Coach Roy Hogdson gave Palace’s captaon spot to Wilfried Zaha. He also performed brilliantly against his ex.
Palace’s captain was actually Luka Milivojevic, but he didn’t play. Wilfried Zaha was then appointed to become the new captain of Palace.
Palace won two consecutive matches in the 2020/2021 Premier League. In addition, The Eagles also won in two consecutive matches at Old Trafford. Last season, they won 1-2 over United.
Last season, Palace’s winning goal was scored by Jordan Ayew and Patrick van Aanholt. Meanwhile, United’s goal was scored by Daniel James.
For Wilfried Zaha, this was his first goal against Manchester United. The 27-year-old player has met United in the previous nine games. However, he always failed to find David de Gea’s goal.
Wilfried Zaha not only scored goals, he performed really well. He was able to score two goals from the two shots on target released. Wilfried Zaha also made four scoring opportunities in this match.