Crystal Palace handed Manchester United a comprehensive defeat, achieving a historic first by beating the Red Devils both at home and away in the same Football League season. Here are some key statistics following the Eagles' impressive 4-0 victory:
- Manchester United's 13 losses in the Premier League this season represent their highest number of losses in a league campaign since 1989-90 when they lost 16 times. Their total of 18 defeats in all competitions this season is their most since 1977-78 when they were defeated 19 times.
- Manchester United's concession of 81 goals in all competitions this season is their most in a single campaign since 1976-77 when they also conceded 81 goals.
- Since the start of last season, Manchester United have suffered more Premier League away defeats by a margin of 4 or more goals than any other team except Nottingham Forest.
- Crystal Palace's 4-0 triumph over Manchester United under Oliver Glasner is their most significant league victory over the Red Devils since December 1972 when they secured a 5-0 win.
- Michael Olise has emerged as a pivotal player for Crystal Palace, contributing to 14 goals (9 goals, 5 assists) in his last 13 Premier League starts for the club. He has scored in five of his last seven starts in the competition.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta has been in exceptional form since Oliver Glasner took charge of Crystal Palace. Mateta has scored 9 goals in the Premier League, making him one of the top scorers since Glasner's first game in charge on 24th February. He has scored in each of his last six home league games, tallying 8 goals, after scoring only five goals in his first 37 such games in the competition.