Premier: debut with a win for Ragnick at United

(ANSA) – ROME, DECEMBER 05 – Manchester United welcomed the start of the era of Ralf Rangnick on the bench with a victory, beating 1-0 against Crystal Palace in a match of the 15th day of the Premier League. Antonio Conte’s Tottenham instead defeats bottom Norwich 3-0 and maintains fifth place with a point advantage over the Red Devils.

The German manager Rangnick did not make major interventions on the team, confirming the one that last Thursday beat Arsenal 3-2 at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo – on the pitch in spite of the rumors on the eve that gave him injured for having exulted too much for the double at the Gunners – he had the best opportunities for the hosts but did not transform them so in the final of the second half the midfielder had to think about it Brazilian Fred, often criticized, to break the deadlock. “Overall I’m more than happy – said Rangnick -. I was surprised by the physical state of the team and the intensity of the first half hour. The only thing missing was to score one, two or even three goals. It was clear that We couldn’t play the whole game at that pace. In the end we deserved to win, I’m more than happy with the clean sheet and a good goal. “

Everything is easy for the Spurs: the goals in series by Lucas Moura, Davinson Sanchez and Son allowed Conte to extend the streak of consecutive victories to three and move up the rankings while approaching the Champions League zone. (HANDLE).

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