Crystal Palace's success at Old Trafford in 2019/20 instantly earned a place in Palace lore, sitting alongside Darren Ambrose's League Cup heroics and two FA Cup finals. But here, Richard Foster recalls another, equally iconic clash with the Red Devils.
Manchester United hold a special place in Palace history. Not only were they the club’s first opponents in the top-flight in August 1969 (a 2-2 draw), but they were also the opposition in Palace’s only two FA Cup Final appearances - 1990 and 2016.
All told, it’s safe to say United have held the upper hand over the last 50 years, with 23 league victories out of 36 games, seven draws and just six Palace wins, including last year’s memorable 2-1 triumph at Old Trafford, the first in the top-flight since 1989.