RUBEN AMORIM's striker experiment went down like a lead balloon as Crystal Palace beat Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford.
United set pieces woes continued. And double goalscorer Jean-Philippe Mateta was the only striker on the Old Trafford pitch on Sunday.
Amorim's latest bold new tactic saw midfielder Kobbie Mainoo lead the line as the No.9. And it failed miserably.
Mainoo starred as a No.10 in United's Europa League win against FCSB win on Thursday. But Amorim can't do this again in the Prem.
United started well but soon struggled to get out of their own half as the Eagles established a foothold and were organised without the ball.
The Red Devils had ten shots in the first-half, zero on target. And Palace showed United how to use wing-backs.
No matter the system, individual errors showed the fragility that lurks below the surface as Amorim can't get a tune out of this lot.
Andre Onana - 5
Was left vulnerable by a shaky back-line. But his opposite number Dean Henderson, who departed Old Trafford for Selhurst Park in 2022, showed him up.
Was beaten by Lacroix's looping header, which came off the crossbar into Mateta's path. Not much he could've done about the second goal.
Leny Yoro - 5
Came in for De Ligt, who was benched. Was inches away from scoring his first United goal early on. His positioning was a problem at times.
Harry Maguire - 4
Lost his battle with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who held the ball up well and got in behind every time and was left stranded for his goal.
Hasn't connected with Yoro. Palace, namely Sarr, opened them both up with ease and should've buried some chances through Mateta.
Lisandro Martinez - 6
Was stretchered off after jarring his knee in the 79th minute.
Seems to be enjoying his new role in Amorim's 3-4-3, with sharp, crisp passing from deep into the forward lines.
The Argentine has been scoring the goals recently, but blazed a centre-back's shot over the bar on the brink of half-time.
Noussair Mazraoui - 5
He was okay in the right wing-back role again but it is obviously not his best position.
Was asked to shoot too often, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee both sitting on the bench.
Diogo Dalot - 4
Bizarrely ducked for Munoz's back post headed chance on 10 minutes.
Awful link-up play with a horrible blind pass inside the Palace box in a promising team position before the break. He's not a left winger and it's clear why Patrick Dorgu has been signed.
Manuel Ugarte - 6
Missing in the middle when Mateta's stunning 80-yard run. Missed half a chance in the second-half.
Bruno Fernandes - 5
Restricted. Couldn't get forward much and was unlucky not to score from his usual 20-yard territory after being denied by Henderson.
Was one of three United players booked.
Amad Diallo - 7
Great individual runs, on and off the ball. Dropped to wing-back after Mainoo came off and was involved in anything good creatively.
Alejandro Garnacho - 6
Predictable build-up. But worked hard tracking back as one of the two 10s.
Kobbie Mainoo - 4
Huge experiment by Amorim to have Mainoo lead the line, albeit falsely. It didn't pay off, but it wasn't all his fault.
It looked promising early on when the England star set up Garnacho and hit post inside six minutes.
But he didn't get the service or have the hold up play required to be effective.
Topadekpyz
0
a good coach watch his opposition for completing three 3 game and even he loose the 3games.by now he should have understand where his mistake is coming up from.since Amorim miss out in seeing this then he is a manager of a lucky games.Man United is bigger than him.
GaddafiJamal
0
Forget about Amorim turning United around. He, himself is just making it worse.
😂💔
GaddafiJamal
0
Bring back Rashford. This coach will take us to relegation. His game style is so boring.
😂😂😂💔
Naaacdlmps
0
Maguire for me is too slow to play in a back three when will the coach realize that bcoz it's costing the team dearly it's high time they started to play the new boy bcoz there's no pace in Man utd backline
Zewadeklpz
1
Today's defeat was sponsored by Amorim. Too much experiments. Without Licha, we are going to suffer more
sunknopsy
1
only amad anchor one black boy only them the get others woaa woaa
Midklmops
1
man united players are suppose to do their best in order to success and not other wise
jooackosuy
2
You're so illogical Amorim. you needed mainoo as your ten. As I think hojlund earned his place. The pair did so well together. why would you change your tactics?
susbckmns
0
Bring back Rashford. This coach will take us to relegation. His game style is so boring.
Dotabcilm
0
Forget about Amorim turning United around. He, himself is just making it worse.
zutbklnsuy
0
Dalot is the main problem he ain't doing anything, always a shit pass backwards. That's why we have Dorgu. Yoro is to some extent a problem, De ligt is always a good option. Martinez injury is worrisome, unless Shaw is fit to play. We can't rely on Dalot & Mazraoui as our wingers as they hardly move forward. Better to have Mazraoui, De ligt & Shaw as our CB, with Dorku & Amad our wingers. Ugarte & Collyer as DM. Garnacho, Mainoo/ Hojlund & Bruno our up front options.
wasnas1
1
man u coach is very stupid, been man u coach is getting into his head why will he bench his striker and use midfielder as a striker, he now showing that man u job is too big for him ,this is how TEN HAG start, he is cooking his sack letter
Topcemns
1
Man U announced 2 players and got beaten 2 goals to nothing on the 2nd day of the 2nd month..... it's 2much for the fans
vunciklntz
0
I don't know whether that see that dalot is one of problem. He can't connect well with his team mates especially garnacho and he can't defend well he is the cause of Martinez injury for staying back when he needed to make sure opposition player he d
mupaiklmnu
0
first goal was clearly fault by Onana.. what were he doing in front when free kick was taken
soucdkmsy
1
Ruben Amorin can't handle this team, it's a big club for him. How can you put Mainoo as a no.9? And this tactic of playing with 5 defenders will not work. He can even get the best players ever, but as long as you're having 5 defenders, forget about progressing. And Manchester United will be relegated because I can't see them winning.
davidpalmer
2
How do you expect the devils to enter the palace of heaven
Nayanopst
0
why is Wan Bissaka on loan?
Nayanopst
0
Dalo must just disappear
wuhekstuz
2
usles amororim is righth coach.chech that time the manege spoting they baeting this taem way we said is the big club.the problem the player thy are not conviction very well no friend Ship.give him atime.stop toking the coach pls
zeudilnot
1
this coach is useless because the pitch is nonsense no strikers on the game and five defenders how will they go forward since he arrives no best eleven nonsense
Fetcimpstu
2
MU is too big for Mr Amorim ,,he is totally lost,cdon’t know how United Appoint him as an Manaher,,,OLE did Far better than ETH,,David Moyes and Amorim after SAF,,
Fetcimpstu
1
Rashford the happiest person in the world ,,
fimabepty
0
our players sure l don't know how l can liken them
tuebenpruy
1
nothing wrong with the coach ,how many chances man united to score,??Is that the problem of the coach??? haters stop talking nonsense, it was only Abad day for man united today ,the team played beautiful game unfortunately didn't have lucky to win,stop blaming acoach every time.
Lopito20
2
Man utd is the most consistent inconsistent team in England.
Dutaimstu
0
Another horror show preview at the THEATRE OF DREAM.
remdekost
4
Ruben Amorim has completely failed and the club is too big for him to manage. He is just a gambler who is just causing disgrace to Manchester united fans. He has failed to get a starting eleven for the past three months, he has lost the dressing room
Kedanruz
3
marcus thank god you're getting away from that toxic place.
KingCarrot
5
Better bench Amorim and appoint the goalkeeper coach as the manager
Pawaclnpru
3
man disunited now back to their normal standing in the table 😞
AustinEvergreen1
4
Yoro and Dalot does not deserve any rating even 0 is a complement for them and Amorim has to go back to wherever the hell he came from.
Pawaclnpru
0
down man disunited today laughter tomorrow cry cry baby honestly l don't understand this club at all.