Roy Hodgson makes Premier League history with Crystal Palace’s win at Manchester United
Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace won 1-0 at Man Utd (Photo: Getty)
Roy Hodgson made Premier League history when his Crystal Palace side pulled off a shock victory at Manchester United on Saturday.
Joachim Andersen’s sublime strike was enough for Palace to beat United 1-0 at Old Trafford, and condemn the Red Devils to yet another defeat.
It’s another huge setback for Erik ten Hag, and a hugely surprising result given that the Eagles were humbled by United 3-0 just five days earlier in the Carabao Cup.
It also meant that Hodgson has become the first manager in history to go unbeaten in five consecutive Premier League games at Old Trafford.
The run started back in 2018 with a goalless draw and continued with 2-1 and 3-1 wins for the South Londoners, before the 76-year-old was replaced by Patrick Vieira in 2021.
He kept the streak going with another goalless draw while in charge of Watford in February 2022, which has now been followed by this most recent victory.
‘The way the players went about the game today is really praise worthy and has given me enormous pleasure,’ the former England boss told BBC Match of the Day.
‘They have to be so disciplined and so organised. It would be asking too much to come here and dominate.
‘Joachim Andersen is a wonderful technician. It was only a half chance. He had to quickly get his feet right and have the confidence to put his foot through the ball. I’m trying to push him forward for g...
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