AGS NEWS – Manchester United’s hopes for European qualification next season are hanging by a thread after suffering a crushing 4-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace, leaving them in eighth place in the Premier League standings.

Michael Olise netted twice alongside goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell, extending Palace’s resurgence under manager Oliver Glasner.

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Pressure mounts on United’s current manager, Erik ten Hag, as the team struggles to halt their decline in his second season in charge.

The possibility of missing European competition looms, a fate the club hasn’t faced since the 1989-90 season, with their only absence occurring after finishing seventh under David Moyes a decade ago.

Injuries have plagued United, with makeshift defensive arrangements and key absences contributing to their lackluster performance.

Despite Palace’s dominance and United’s inability to muster a single shot on target in the first half, United managed to briefly equalize before conceding further goals.

Palace’s impressive form raises speculation about the future of their standout players like Olise and Eberechi Eze, who have attracted interest from top clubs.

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As United’s dismal season unfolds, questions about Ten Hag’s future persist, with the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City potentially serving as a last chance for redemption.

However, based on recent performances, United’s fans are apprehensive about their team’s prospects against City.