60/69 Passes, 4 duels won: Amorim now has a new undroppable Man Utd star after masterclass display vs Palace

Manchester United registered a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.

The win was even more impressive considering Palace arrived unbeaten in their last 12 matches at Selhurst Park.

While Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount dominated the headlines, it was Luke Shaw who quietly delivered a masterclass.

Shaw thrilled the travelling United fans with three crucial interceptions and four hard-fought duel wins.

He added three ball recoveries and produced a stunning, goal-saving block that proved pivotal in the evening.

The left centre-back was heavily involved in the contest, completing 60 of his 69 passes.

Eddie Nketiah had a golden opportunity to double Palace’s lead on the cusp of half-time, but Shaw raced back to produce a heroic block just as the ball was destined for the net.

A few moments earlier, he had executed a perfectly timed challenge on Yeremy Pino.

This was his 300th appearance, making the victory even more memorable.

He earned an 8/10 rating in our post-match analysis.

Shaw is in the form of his life and simply undroppable for Ruben Amorim.

The 30-year-old has started all 13 Premier League games this term.

Lisandro Martinez has made his long-awaited return from injury, which could force Amorim to deploy Shaw in a new role.

Martinez is expected to reclaim his natural left centre-back role, which may push Shaw into the left wing-back position where he can influence the game higher up the pitch.

The £10.5 million-rated defender could even force his way into England’s World Cup squad if he stays fit and maintains this phenomenal level.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .