Crystal Palace lost out to Sheffield United at Selhurst Park, with an unfortunate Vicente Guaita own goal ending up as the only goal of the game.
In summary:
- Luka Milivojeviu0107, Patrick van Aanholt, Joel Ward and Christian Benteke all start
- Benteke has couple of good chances in first 45
- HT: 0-0
- Vicente Guaita own goal hands Blades the lead. 0-1.
- Joel Ward red card rescinded after pitchside monitor review
- FT: 0-1
Crystal Palace started positively, with a real sense zip and purpose in their play, epitomised by the fact it took just 18 minutes for a Sheffield United player to find themselves cautioned as a result of being continually tormented by Wilfried Zaha.