Of all the players to procure the breakthrough for Ralf Rangnick, it was a player signed under Jose Mourinho who became integral under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Fred has now scored for all three Manchester United managers. Rangnick had a hand in the goal from the dugout, introducing the polished Mason Greenwood.
His equanimity in a crowded penalty area drew opponents and left Fred unattended. Perhaps that was Palace's plan, given the Brazilian had only tallied five goals for United in three-and-a-half years.
Fred's technique belied that statistic, caressing the ball gently so it looped over the reach of Vicente Guaita and into the Stretford End net.
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