Manchester United decision-making criticised by Erik ten Hag as Mason Mount aims for improvement

Manchester United’s early-season woes continued after a shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Back-to-back wins had eased the pressure around Old Trafford but, just three days after beating the Eagles 3-0, they were given a brutal reality check in the Premier League.

Joachim Andersen scored the only goal of the game. Other results mean United are now seven points adrift of the Champions League places, with five defeats from their opening nine fixtures across all competitions.

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As expected, the fallout from the result dominates today’s news agenda. Here are your evening headlines for Saturday, September 30.

Ten Hag unhappy with decision-making

United manager Ten Hag lamented their decision-making in a second successive Premier League defeat at Old Trafford.

Crystal Palace secured a third win in their last six games at M16 through Joachim Andersen's 25th-minute volley to leave United with four defeats from their first seven league games.

United have not lost as many league matches at this stage of the season since 1989 and their return of nine points from the opening seven games is their worst in four years.

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Mount Mount reflects on United defeat

Mason Mount has said United will look at areas to improve following their defeat against Palace.

United comfortably defeated Palace earlier in the week and Saturday's meeting in the Premier League was an opportunity to secure a third consecutive victory, but it was the away side who drew first blood in the first half.

Sofyan Amrabat conceded a cheap free-kick just before the 25th-minute mark and Palace punished the poor defending in the box, with Joachim