Man United fans think ‘game completely changed’ after one Erik ten Hag decision in Crystal Palace draw

Manchester United fans believe one decision made by manager Erik ten Hag changed their match against Crystal Palace.

The Red Devils failed to make it two wins on the bounce in the Premier League after they were held to a 0-0 draw by a spirited Palace side at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening.

United had more of the ball and created numerous chances but ultimately failed to convert.

Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner’s men also had chances to nick the match with Eberechi Eze wasting two golden opportunities.

In the second half, in a bid to change the match, Ten Hag brought on the likes of Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte and Rasmus Hojlund for Joshua Zirkzee, Christian Eriksen and Amad Diallo.

However, the decision to bring off Dutchman Zirkzee has left United fans unimpressed.

Reacting on social media, one fan said: “Shouldn’t have taken off Zirkzee…we lost that link as soon as he left.”

Another tweeted: “Zirkzee shouldn't have gone off....even Amad was creating chances. Wrong subs totally.”

A third fan added: “Zirkzee should have stayed on, game changed after he went off.”

Pre & Post Zirkzee pic.twitter.com/Up9qacEKJx

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Someone else wrote: “Subs have not worked at all today. Creative technical players like Zirkzee, Amad, Eriksen who can move the ball rapidly out for Rashford Højlund and Ugarte.”

A fifth commented: “Removing Zirkzee and Amad has effectively cancelled all our attack!”

Another fan said: “Zirkzee being brought off was rather damning. He is able to link play and therefore maintain attacks without giving away possession. That sort of profile is handy for breaking down a defence sitting deep.”

Speaking on Sky Sports after the match, former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie Redknapp said: “When you have level of domination, you have to capitalise.

“The subs of Manchester United didn't do enough. They will be disappointed.”

As a result of the draw, United are now in 11th place in the Premier League table after collecting just seven points from five matches.