Zaha Reacts to Wan-Bissaka’s Last-Ditch Tackle That Denied Crystal Palace Chance to Sink Man United

Zaha Reacts to Wan-Bissaka’s Last-Ditch Tackle That Denied Crystal Palace Chance to Sink Man United

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka was in fine form for Manchester United during their trip to Crystal Palace
  • The defender's contribution helped United avoid a defeat in the closing stages of the Wednesday clash
  • The two teams eventually settled for a 1-1 draw, with Bruno Fernandes scoring for the Red Devils

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has singled out Aaron Wan-Bissaka for praise after the Man United defender's impressive performance on Wednesday night.

Wan-Biassaka appeared to have lost his place in United's starting X1, with Erik ten Hag preferring Diogo Dalot in the right-back position.

However, the Englishman has since regained the spot and has formed an important part of Ten Hag's team in recent weeks.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United, Wilfried Zaha, Crystal Palace, Premier League, Selhurst Park.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Wilfried Zaha in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park. Photo by Sebastian Frej.
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The former Palace ace was in the form of his life during the Red Devils' trip to Selhurst Park and did a good job to keep Zaha at bay.

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According to Metro UK, the tie ended in a 1-1 draw, with Michael Olise cancelling out Bruno Fernandes' opener.

Zaha had a chance to win it for the Eagles in the closing stages of the match after he was put through on goal but a superb recovery tackle from Wan-Bissaka stopped the winger from hitting the target.

Reacting to Wan-Bissaka's tackle, the Ivorian winger said:

"It had to be him (Wan-Bissaka). I could have won it at the end," Zaha told Sky Sports.
"As I ran through, I had a little look back and I saw it was Aaron [Wan-Bissaka] and I knew. He is the only player who can do those scoop tackles from behind," he added.

Bruno, Antony clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported emotions ran high during Man United's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park after two United players clashed.

The Wednesday night, January 18, encounter was crucial in United's bid to challenge Arsenal and Man City for the Premier League title.

Erik ten Hag's men went into the match on a fine run of results that had seen them stun rivals Man City in their last outing.

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