Van Aanholt and Palace make

manchester united 1 James (89) Crystal palace 2 Ayew (32), van Aanholt (90)

Another penalty miss cost Manchester United dearly, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left baffled as to how his side did not get two more spotkicks before being stunned by Crystal Palace.

Patrick van Aanholt’s stoppage-time winner gave Palace their first league win at Old Trafford since 1989, with United left to rue Marcus Rashford’s missed penalty, which span across the face of goal after striking the left-hand post just after the hour.

Rashford had replaced Paul Pogba on penalty duties after the France midfielder missed from the spot in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Wolves, but he recorded his first miss from the spot in professional football.

There was still time for Daniel James to score an 88th-minute equaliser, cancelling out Jordan Ayew’s 32nd-minute opener, but Palace would have the final word. United had plenty of opportunities, taking 22 shots at goal in the match, but Solskjaer could not understand why neither Anthony Martial nor Rashford were awarded penalties when they tumbled under the attentions of Martin Kelly in the second half.

“I think we were unlucky with Martial because it was a clear and obvious penalty, and I think when the referee sees the game he will know he’s not had his best,” Solskjaer said. Asked if he was surprised VAR did not intervene, Solskjaer continued: “I am, because it’s a nailed-on penalty.

“He will not slip if he does not have a 100-kilo defender on his shoulders.”

Solskjaer said VAR was still too subjective, and added