United kept out at Palace

MANCHESTER United drew another blank to hamper its chances of a return to next season’s Champions League after a dismal 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace yesterday.

In foggy conditions at Selhurst Park, United failed to see a clear route to goal as it was involved in a sixth goalless draw in 27 Premier League games this season and a third in a row in all competitions.

A point edges Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men back a point clear of Leicester in second, but the gap to runaway leader Manchester City is now 14 points ahead of a derby clash between the two on Monday.