Erik ten Hag cut a frustrated figure after watching Manchester United dominate Crystal Palace without reward, saying his side "ate them alive".
United accumulated 1.64 expected goals (xG) to Palace's 1.07, with 1.4 of that xG coming in the first half for the visitors, though the spoils were shared in a goalless draw at Selhurst Park.
Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson provided an inspired performance against his former side on Saturday, making seven saves, while Ten Hag's team were denied by the woodwork on three occasions.
Alejandro Garnacho struck the woodwork after 27 minutes, with Bruno Fernandes sending the rebound over via the top of the crossbar, as United passed up numerous opportunities.
"When we don't win, I'm not content," United manager Ten Hag said after Saturday's Premier League draw.
"We should have won. I think first half, we ate them alive. Then in the second half, it was more in the balance but first half, we should have scored one or two goals."
This was just the fourth goalless draw United have been held to under Ten Hag in the Premier League (81 games), and the first since drawing 0-0 with Liverpool in December 2023.
There was almost a different ending, however, as Andre Onana expertly denied Ismaila Sarr from point-blank range after pushing away Eddie Nketiah's rasping drive towards the bottom-right corner.
Eberechi Eze also steered a glorious opening wide from substitute Sarr's cutback, though Ten Hag will feel the least his side deserved was a point that leaves them 11th in the league.
"We played very good [in the first half], total control of the game, in and out of possession we played very good," the former Ajax boss added.
"The only thing was in the box – and in the box is the game decider – we should be more clinical there.
"They closed the midfield more and had good counter-attacks. It was more difficult for us to get through and they got more space and had some good counters."
Ten Hag reserved special praise for Onana, who has kept four clean sheets in the last six Premier League games, one more than United managed in their previous 24 matches beforehand.
"A brilliant save from Andre – twice in one action," the Dutchman added.
Seobelny
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hi
muhceilrst
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that's much ironical, how can u say dat without netting a single goal
Boom07
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So According to his hollyness ETH, Man Utd "Ate them Alive". Meanwhile the score was 0-0 and the Player of the March was.... Man Utd Goalkepper. Either Football is different in the Netherlands or ETH needs to Imporve his English.
paybeklmpt
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ETH knows only how to eat them alive but doesn't know how to swallow. Man Utd must sack him immediately if they want to stay in the title race.
Raakani
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United has a really good squad just need to replace ETH, need a coach who see who is really capable of driving the team… He doesn’t see Rashford and Bruno’s turnovers, these two are his top priority yet again they failed this time also…Bruno United’s captain can’t drive a ball in the midfield..that’s frustrating
fuwackortu
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Man Utd have the players to win game but the wrong manager Erik ten Hag
UjoAbx
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The standard for the ETH team is to be in the Top 10. Finally got the peace of mind
hezbdopty
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Fernandez is past his best also Rashford.
meebcilprt
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What have realized is that MANCHESTER UNITED African fans are a problem, they can't even analyze FOOTBALL......Am an African too but truth be told..... Yesterday's match was very okay, we played well, the coach did a new thing of dalot moving in to help mainoo in midfield, it was 3 at the back and three in midfield....we did everything but it wasn't our day, we didn't lose, neither did we conceed a goal,...Arsenal drew before playing spurs no Arsenal fan called for sacking arteta, but UNITED fans are cursed i guess......... and for Rashford, he's always been poor, so now we have players on form, lets rotate, we have, FA, Carabao, Europa.....so UNITED fans please chill and support your club and coach, it took arteta four seasons to get where he is now and with jst one FA trophy finishing 8th frst season, 8th Second Season and 5th third season.No Arsenal fan called for his head. MANCHESTER UNITED African Fans please analyze FOOTBALL....I am backing Eric Ten hag to the end, besides Rome wasn't built in one day.
stop writing rubbish
Football_only
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you may agree or not,Alex Ferguson made Manu one of the biggest club in England and he is also responsible for today's situation.by appointing a below par Manager David Moyes was the biggest mistake in history. A team totally destroyed which was the champion previous season.If Mourinho was appointed that time may b were still counted as biggest team
fuwackortu
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Erik ten Hag needs to his work as manager. Otherwise, he should be sack
fuwackortu
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Because he doesn't have game model.
vubkmpsuz
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und is before 5 Kochi at afrgusuone time big teem koown is inot big teem
Nonakrsy
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We have two brainless striker who can only run and run and run, that’s all.😤
kiaabckt
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What have realized is that MANCHESTER UNITED African fans are a problem, they can't even analyze FOOTBALL......Am an African too but truth be told..... Yesterday's match was very okay, we played well, the coach did a new thing of dalot moving in to help mainoo in midfield, it was 3 at the back and three in midfield....we did everything but it wasn't our day, we didn't lose, neither did we conceed a goal,...Arsenal drew before playing spurs no Arsenal fan called for sacking arteta, but UNITED fans are cursed i guess......... and for Rashford, he's always been poor, so now we have players on form, lets rotate, we have, FA, Carabao, Europa.....so UNITED fans please chill and support your club and coach, it took arteta four seasons to get where he is now and with jst one FA trophy finishing 8th frst season, 8th Second Season and 5th third season.No Arsenal fan called for his head. MANCHESTER UNITED African Fans please analyze FOOTBALL....I am backing Eric Ten hag to the end, besides Rome wasn't built in one day.
Vuebkorstu
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Man United is the favorite to win the EPL 😂😂😂
Bokakmpuyz
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ur silly big head
Youtd4eva
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I wonder how they chased Ronaldo this guy is insane
Who chased Ronaldo. Are you Utd supporter
Kunlespur2
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Seeing the drought of goal I Hope someone are missing CR7 over here.
You’re the only one still in that class. We’ve moved on keep on dreaming
Tidbcopry
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ate palace alive🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
bamadiloty
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Seeing the drought of goal I Hope someone are missing CR7 over here.
Maybe only you
Jezbceklor
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You guys are shit mofos I really enjoyed the game unlike last season they whooped our ass don't worry our main striker is back we will score goals come guys cheer our team up we can make it to the top I just saw a different team against palace is just hard luck they missed clear chances but it's part of the game many platforms pundits medias rival fans they all want man u to fail so they can make their money
fungwaz
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Seeing the drought of goal I Hope someone are missing CR7 over here.
mawbcdimtz
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were you expecting Barnley?
Thaddy
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Doesn’t matter how MU ate that Palace.. but without scoring, they still can’t win the game. Now they are in 11 place in the table.. and they are keep going down
AFerAaJo6884
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He is stupid thas why
bizelmns
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Was it the coach that told them not to score
You don’t have sense……I think you are the blind fool here if you can’t see system of play…. Just open your dirty mouth waaaaaa to say rubbish…. Talking without thinking… GTF!!!
pythagorasofficial
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Was it the coach that told them not to score
Another delusional fan. Who are they going to sack at the end of the day? Are you blind not to see that there’s no system of play at all? What type of rubbish line up was that? Why’s he Ugarte starting from the bench? If not for Eze, it would have been a defeat.
Tupceiptu
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you are right bro
AFerusmc6546
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you de mad bro e be like say you no dey watch match nonsense fans
Ur team is shit accept reality
vadabenstz
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Eric Ten Hag is the most useless and clueless coach on the planet with no system of plya
Habcilprsy
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It was a draw. When you eat the opposition alive you should be at least 5-0 up and looking for the 6th. Misleading title and another failure by ManU
hipiknuy
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the coach is to blame,bad system of playing no goals but possession
you de mad bro e be like say you no dey watch match nonsense fans
caebdlmnuy
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I was always agueing with anyone who was saying Manchester won't make it to top 4😔😔 but now I have agreed with you guys Manchester united won't reach even top 6 because of this coach 🙄
yes I agree
caebdlmnuy
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the coach is to blame,bad system of playing no goals but possession
bizelmns
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Was it the coach that told them not to score
joacdemosy
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I wonder how they chased Ronaldo this guy is insane
Potcikmryz
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I was always agueing with anyone who was saying Manchester won't make it to top 4😔😔 but now I have agreed with you guys Manchester united won't reach even top 6 because of this coach 🙄