Pundit Garth Crooks was left thoroughly impressed and in awe of the performance put in by Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen against Manchester United.

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Oliver Glasner, the Manager of Crystal Palace, was seen interacting with Joachim Andersen of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on April 27, 2024, in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace have been in excellent form, winning four out of their last five Premier League matches, including a resounding 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Selhurst Park on Monday night.

Michael Olise was the star of the show, scoring twice, while Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell also found the back of the net, as the Eagles secured a rare league double over the Red Devils.

Mateta has been in scintillating form under Glasner’s guidance, scoring his sixth consecutive goal at home.

Olise put on a dominant display, running 20 yards unchallenged to give Palace the lead after 13 minutes. Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton also impressed, but one player who caught the attention of pundits was defender Joachim Andersen.

Garth Crooks praised Andersen as “outstanding” for his performance against Manchester United on Monday night. The 27-year-old Danish centre-back was resolute at the back, making one tackle, two clearances, and playing out 14 long balls.

Crooks said: “Joachim Andersen never gave Ramus Hojlund a sniff all night. The Denmark centre-back was outstanding throughout the demolition of United and set up Tyrick Mitchell for his team’s third goal. Since the arrival of Oliver Glasner, Palace have looked a different team. Next season looks very exciting for the Eagles.”

An Exciting Summer Ahead for Crystal Palace

Initially, Glasner’s appointment to replace Roy Hodgson appeared bleak, but he has made a significant impact in a short period. With four wins and a draw in their last five games, the Eagles have not only comfortably avoided relegation but can also finish higher than 14th in the league table. However, they need investment in the summer.

Glasner is likely to offload some out-of-contract players at the end of the season, creating vacancies for fresh arrivals. The question remains as to how Palace will handle potential offers for their top players from wealthy clubs.