Manchester United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League updates

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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.

This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.

Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League updates

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Tight to the right byline, Ayew drives a low cross-shot straight at Maguire, sending the ball behind for a Crystal Palace corner. It actually struck Maguire’s arm, but there was nothing he could do about it – there’s no real question of a penalty being awarded.

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Sending the ball harmlessly wide of the right-hand post, Casemiro’s mishit shot leaves Johnstone a spectator. Surely the home side can come up with one more clear chance before limping to what would be a tame home loss?

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Substitution Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf Donny van de Beek

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Substitution Eberechi Oluchi Eze Christopher Jeffrey Richards

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Substitution Raphaël Xavier Varane Jacob Harry Maguire

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Martial carelessly gives the ball away on the left, as another Man United move falters. Then, Casemiro’s cross is cleared away by Guehi.

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At the end of a prolonged United attack, Garnacho loses patience and cracks a shot at goal from more than 20 yards out but sees it charged down. Time is running out for the Red Devils if they are to avoid a second straight home defeat in the Premier League.

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Yellow Card Sofyan Amrabat

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Having drawn several defenders towards him with a direct run through the centre, Eze opts against releasing the ball towards Mateta and instead prods a tame shot wide of the left-hand post from inside the area. That was an excellent chance to all but seal it for the Eagles!

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