Either they sell him or me because I can’t just play together with him…I would have scored that goal but he opted to pass it back to Onana”: Joshua Zirkzee furious at teammate who opted to pass ball back to Onana instead of assisting him to score yesterday

After a sequence of missed opportunities left them regretting their luck in a 0-0 stalemate against Crystal Palace, Manchester United’s winning streak has concluded at two matches.

United began energetically, generating several chances in the first half, with both Garnacho and Fernandes striking the crossbar. Unfortunately, their earlier scoring form seemed to fade, and they went into halftime still scoreless.

The match was closely contested, with chances continuing to emerge; however, a key moment in the second half was Onana’s remarkable double save that kept the score at 0-0.

The game remained tied until the final whistle, prompting United to reflect on their squandered chances, although Erik ten Hag identified several positives from their performance.

Player ratings are as follows:

**Andre Onana: 7**

In the first half, he faced minimal threat aside from a shot from Eze aimed directly at him. He excelled in the second half with a stunning double save, demonstrating great confidence.

**Mazraoui: 7.5**

His rapid growth at Old Trafford has made him a dependable player. He fulfills his responsibilities efficiently, supports attacks, and remains solid defensively.

**Matthijs de Ligt: 7**

His consistent improvement is becoming notable in the league. He effectively organizes the defense, poses a threat in aerial situations, and is emerging as a leader.

**Lisandro Martinez: 7**

He had a fortunate opportunity in the box but was thwarted by Dean Henderson. He was solid in defense throughout the match.

**Diogo Dalot: 8**

Has Ten Hag discovered a more intriguing success story? He performed excellently as an inverted full-back, impressing to the point that Ten Hag may favor him over a traditional left-footer.

**Christian Eriksen: 7**

His decisions against a physical Palace raised some eyebrows, but he effectively advanced the ball and contributed significantly to set-piece improvements.

**Kobbie Mainoo: 6.5**

He stands out when the team is in control and has options to progress. His midweek rest seemed beneficial.

**Bruno Fernandes: 6.5**

He created a good chance for Zirkzee/Garnacho with a precise pass from the right and hit the bar with a volley, though his passing was somewhat inconsistent.

**Amad: 7**

He frequently looks poised to create opportunities when in possession, whether going wide or cutting inside, making him tough to defend against.

**Alejandro Garnacho: 6.5**

His own successes have influenced this rating; despite missing some excellent chances, his impressive runs put him in good positions to score. United should have led by halftime.

**Joshua Zirkzee: 6.5**

His link-up play shines when paired with attacking teammates. He set up a great opportunity for Garnacho and nearly scored himself.

**Marcus Rashford: 6**

After scoring twice as a striker in the previous match, he played on the left but struggled to make an impact as Palace improved in the first half.

**Manuel Ugarte: 6**

After coming on, he committed several unnecessary fouls but kept pushing the ball forward, providing a lively presence.

**Rasmus Hojlund: 6**

Looked somewhat rusty upon his return but offered more directness and goal-scoring potential than Zirkzee, which United will likely utilize as the season progresses.