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Analysis: Man Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace

Lisandro Martinez receiving treatment
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The unveiling of £25m signing Patrick Dorgu and teenage defender Ayden Heaven before kick-off was meant to signify a new future at Manchester United.

Marcus Rashford's departure, in addition to that of winger Antony and, possibly, Dutch full-back Tyrell Malacia, are further indications of change.

Yet it has been apparent for some considerable time it will take far more to turn United into a winning team.

Ruben Amorim's decision to utilise Kobbie Mainoo as his most significant attacking weapon does not indicate a great deal of faith in Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has not scored since mid-December, or Joshua Zirkzee, who has found the net only four times since his summer arrival from Bologna.

However, even with Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho foraging either side of the England midfielder, there was not much to write home about once Mainoo had struck a post in the early moments.

Bruno Fernandes was not a threat in his deeper role and the longer the game went on, the less convincing United became.

The loss of Lisandro Martinez just compounded another bad day for Amorim and means Dorgu is likely to be thrust into action pretty quickly as Luke Shaw is only just back in training after just three substitute appearances in 12 months since his last club start - and none since 1 December.