Patrick Vieira has revealed that the appointment of Ralf Rangnick had a major impact on how Crystal Palace approached their Premier League game with Manchester United.
Having finally been granted his work permit, the innovative German took charge for the team for the first time, replacing the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the Old Trafford helm after Michael Carrick had stepped into the role temporarily.
Fred settled the scores for United with a stunning, right-footed winner midway through the second half. Rangnick gave those who had earned a comeback victory over Arsenal a first audition under his management and the interim coach, 63, was rewarded with three Premier League points and a rare clean sheet.
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