Manchester United return to Selhurst Park this weekend, revisiting the venue where they suffered a humiliating 4–0 loss under Erik ten Hag in May 2024. That match included a performance so poor from one United player that he was widely judged a “0 out of 10,” a display still remembered for all the wrong reasons.
Selhurst Park has long been known as a difficult place to visit, and that reputation has held especially true for United. The atmosphere, intensity, and Palace’s physical play consistently make it one of the Premier League’s most challenging away fixtures.
Despite that bitter memory, the player who endured such criticism in that defeat now finds himself trusted by new manager Ruben Amorim. Rather than being pushed aside, he has been given another chance to prove his value in one of the league’s most hostile environments.
Amorim’s decision reflects his belief in rebuilding confidence, reshaping roles, and giving players the opportunity to redeem themselves. For him, past failures don’t dictate future contributions—especially if the player has shown improvement in training and recent matches.
With United revisiting a ground tied to one of their worst nights in recent seasons, all eyes will be on how that previously criticized star performs, and whether Amorim’s faith can inspire the turnaround the team desperately needs
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