Jose Mourinho accused his Manchester United players of lacking desire after watching Crystal Palace hold his team to a goalless draw.
It was yet another frustrating Old Trafford display by United, who are now 4/1 to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season.
United are 14 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City and face the prospect of another mediocre campaign.
To add to Mourinho's problems, Victor Lindelof picked up an injury and may miss Tuesday's Champions League clash against Young Boys, a game United are 1/4 to win.
"A bad result, no chance to see it as one point we win because there are two points we lose," said Mourinho. "I think Crystal Palace deserve the credit. They came for this and they got it and fought for it and gave everything for it. I don't want to take their credit away.
"But I think we should also blame ourselves for the result as we started really well and did the most difficult thing apart from score - which is to find the spaces to play against a team that is very closed.
"There was not enough intensity, not enough desire.
"Victor Lindelof played [for Sweden] against Russia three days ago or two days ago but, of course, we need him when he plays. He was probably our best player.
"He was a brave lad, but he probably punished himself. I don't know how long he will be out, but he is a fantastic example."
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Jose Mourinho accused his Manchester United players of lacking desire after watching Crystal Palace hold his team to a goalless draw.
It was yet another frustrating Old Trafford display by United, who are now 4/1 to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season.
United are 14 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City and face the prospect of another mediocre campaign.
To add to Mourinho's problems, Victor Lindelof picked up an injury and may miss Tuesday's Champions League clash against Young Boys, a game United are 1/4 to win.
"A bad result, no chance to see it as one point we win because there are two points we lose," said Mourinho. "I think Crystal Palace deserve the credit. They came for this and they got it and fought for it and gave everything for it. I don't want to take their credit away.
"But I think we should also blame ourselves for the result as we started really well and did the most difficult thing apart from score - which is to find the spaces to play against a team that is very closed.
"There was not enough intensity, not enough desire.
"Victor Lindelof played [for Sweden] against Russia three days ago or two days ago but, of course, we need him when he plays. He was probably our best player.
"He was a brave lad, but he probably punished himself. I don't know how long he will be out, but he is a fantastic example."
Source: bet365.com