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Patrick van Aanholt subjected to vile racist abuse as Instagram user sends sickening messages after blaming the Crystal Palace star for an unsuccessful bet following a late missed chance in Manchester United stalemate

Patrick van Aanholt has revealed he was racially abused online after missing a late chance in Crystal Palace's goalless stalemate against Manchester United on Wednesday evening.

The Eagles defender, 30, played the full 90 minutes at Selhurst Park as Roy Hodgson's side battled their way to a deserved point against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Champions League hopefuls.

The Dutch international went close to snatching a big three points late on when he saw a one-on-one effort saved by stand-in goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Patrick van Aanholt was subjected to vile racist abuse following Palace's draw with Man United

And Van Aanholt has revealed that he received an abusive message on Instagram after the game, with the perpetrator posting disgusting comments in relation to an unsuccessful bet.