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Ten Hang Reaction as cryster palace where defeated by manchester 3-0
At Old Trafford, Manchester United will play Crystal Palace to open their Carabao Cup title defense.
A 2-0 success against Newcastle at Wembley in February helped Erik ten Hag win the League Cup in his first season in charge, and the Dutchman will be eager to begin the new cup season with a home triumph.
United bounced back from a poor run of defeats with a gutsy 1-0 win against Burnley at the weekend and tonight’s game against Crystal Palace represents an opportunity for back-to-back victories in quick succession.
Regarding team news for the game, Mason Mount starts on his return to the squad after recovering from his hamstring problem. Harry Maguire was another absentee against Burnley but has recovered to make his first start of the season and partners Raphael Varane in defence. Sergio Reguilon, who was ill against Burnley, misses out
A Manchester United employee joked that the storm had changed to a strong breeze. While Britain prepares for Storm Agnes, United has weathered their own choppy seas.
Players, fans, and staff must long for calm nights like these. United had it so easy that Donny van de Beek entered the game.
United changed more players than Crystal Palace did, but they were more serious about this cup match. They notched consecutive victories for the first time this season. As he made his way back inside for the intermission, technical director Darren Fletcher nearly kept a grim expression on his face.
Could have played in his slippers to earn one of the easiest clean sheets of his career until an alert stop in the 67th minute. 7
Diogo Dalot
His best performance for United this calendar year. Made a fine run and crossed invitingly for Alejandro Garnacho to make it 1-0. 8
Harry Maguire
Made a vital interception with the game goalless on the only occasion Palace threatened all night. An uplifting evening for the former captain. 7