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Hodgson in a state of 'total sadness' following Palace loss to Man United

After seeing his team lose after being two goals ahead, the former England boss was saddened for his squad

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson was left saddened after his side let a lead slip in a 3-2 loss to Manchester United on Monday.

Goals from Andros Townsend and Patrick van Aanholt had given Palace a 2-0 lead at Selhurst Park, but they failed to take anything out of the clash.

Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku struck before Nemanja Matic scored a 30-yard winner in the 91st minute.

Hodgson, whose team are a point adrift of safety, leaving the former England boss in a state of "total sadness" after his side were unable to take at least a point.