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Manchester United were not the only European giant left counting the cost of their missed chances on Saturday evening. As Erik ten Hag’s side were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace – and the result could have been even more frustrating if not for those Andre Onana heroics which left Oliver Glasner stunned – all of Joshua Zirkzee’s excellent work went unrewarded. Like he did during the 3-0 victory over Southampton seven days earlier, Zirkzee led the line excellently at Selhurst Park. Dropping deep and linking the play in a manner reminiscent of Zirkzee’s idol Robin van Persie, the ether…

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