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Ole Gunnar Solskjær has admitted Manchester United’s lack of leading edge is a “concern” after his side was limited to a third straight goalless draw to bring them 14 points behind leaders Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s derby.
United managed a shot on goal at Selhurst Park in a lackluster display that followed another draw at Chelsea on Sunday and a 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad in the Europa League last week.
“Of course he’s not happy if he doesn’t create enough chances to win a game,” Solskjær said. “It has been a goalless week and sometimes three games without scoring sounds like a lot. It’s a bit worrying, but since we play every few days, I know the guys are giving it their all. Attitude and approach I am very happy with the quality we need to get back to what we know we can do.
“The tempo was missing, from time to time it happens. It wasn’t one of our best nights, that’s for sure. Roy Hodgson always prepares his teams to be really tough to face and he showed himself again tonight. We just have to find a spark again, quality again and try to win the games. “
A last-minute stoppage to deny Patrick van Aanholt by Dean Henderson, who played after David de Gea was forced to miss the match for personal reasons, ensured that Palace has yet to clinch a home win against United. in the Premier League in 12 attempts. Solskjær declined to be told if the Spaniard would return for the derby, but said Henderson has proven to be a good substitute.
“I can’t really say about David, of course it’s a private matter. But Dean is ready if they call him. He kept his concentration and saved us a point because it was probably the best opportunity of the game. We really needed it. “
