[ 2021-03-04 ]

‘We have to find a spark again’ – Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his Manchester United
side need to find their “spark” again after
they were held at Crystal Palace – a third
goalless draw in a row for the visitors.

The Red Devils never really looked like scoring in
a drab encounter at Selhurst Park, with their
failure to win a blow to their already slim
Premier League title hopes.

The result means Manchester United are 14 points
behind leaders Manchester City, with the two sides
meeting on Sunday.

Asked about his side’s recent form, Solskjaer
told BBC Sport: “Of course it’s a concern.

“When you have three clean sheets in a row, that
will help you win games – but we haven’t
produced the quality.

“We just have to find a spark again, the quality
again and try to win the games.”

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville
accused the team of “sleepwalking” and putting
in performances that will give their top-four
rivals a boost.



“It wasn’t a good night for United,” the Sky
Sports pundit said. “It doesn’t matter who’s
in charge, you can’t be boring and that was
boring.

“They are sleepwalking in games. They are going
to end up in a top-four race if they are not
careful.”

The visitors dominated possession but struggled to
create many meaningful chances, with Nemanja Matic
going closest in the first half when he forced
Vicente Guaita into a decent save.

Palace did not manage a shot on target until early
in the second half when Jordan Ayew fired straight
at keeper Dean Henderson after a good one-two with
Christian Benteke.

However, the hosts almost pinched it right at the
end when Patrick van Aanholt was put in on goal,
but he was denied by Henderson.

The point for Crystal Palace moved them on to 34
points and 11 points clear of the relegation zone
as Roy Hodgson’s side edge closer to securing
another season of Premier League football.

Source - Joyfm

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