Premier League: Nigerian descent Olise scored a stunning 25-yard free-kick to stop Man United

By Emmanuel Oladele - Nigerian descent and Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise scored a stunning 25-yard free-kick on Wednesday in Premier league matchday 7 rescheduled fixture, to stop Manchester United from going second on the log.

The 21-year old Olise scored in the first minute of the stoppage time to cancel Bruno Fernandes' first-half strike. The Red Devils thought they already bagged the maximum three points until Olise stunning strike that caused a share of the spoils in the thrilling encounter.

United maintained their third spot on the log as they could not get maximum three point against Crystal Palace. A win at Selhurst Park would have taken the Erik ten Hag's side to second spot above Neighbours, Manchester City. The game ended 1-1 at Selhurst Park on Wednesday. See details below;

DETAILS - MATCHDAY 7 RESCHEDULED FIXTURE

• Wed. 18/01. Crystal Place 1-1 Manchester United FT.

Goalscorers

• Bruno Fernandes ⚽44' - Manchester United

• Michael Olise ⚽90+1' - Crystal Palace


Michael Olise was born in England to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother, he's eligible to represent Nigeria, Algeria, France or England.

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