Manchester United Beat Crystal Palace 3-1: Pre-season Tour Updates

It was a 3-1 win by Manchester United over Crystal Palace at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday evening.

As Erik ten Hag's side flourished going forward, but looked shaky defensively, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho all scored.

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As a result of a delightful cross from Diego Dalot, Anthony Martial opened the scoring after his career at United appeared in doubt last season.

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Manchester United's pre-season tour under Erik ten Hag did not include Ronaldo as the club is currently in Australia for 'family reasons.'

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United dominated the first half, creating a few half-chances on the break, but the second goal didn't come until the break.

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A wonderful team goal was scored by Rashford, who sidefooted into an empty net after Martial, van de Beek and Sancho tore into Palace's defense.

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After dummying the goalkeeper, Sancho finished clinically after Martial played him through on goal..

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