Luke Shaw Suffers Foot Injury in United's Palace Clash
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw suffered a foot injury and was substituted in the 24th minute of the team's Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday, raising concerns for manager Michael Carrick ahead of a midweek clash with Newcastle United.
The 30-year-old England international, who has started every league game this season, went down midway through the first half after a challenge from Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Muñoz. Shaw appeared to clutch his left foot following the incident, in which Muñoz planted his weight on it during a 50-50 duel. Medical staff attended to him on the pitch before he walked off, shaking his head, and was replaced by Noussair Mazraoui. Carrick is expected to provide an update on Shaw's condition in his post-match press conference.
The injury occurred with Manchester United already trailing 1-0, courtesy of a fourth-minute header by Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix from a corner kick. United center-back Leny Yoro was partly at fault for the goal, having lost his marker. Shaw, making his 27th appearance of the season, had been a key part of the team's defensive setup, contributing to 2,363 minutes of league...