Joshua Zirkzee score him first Premier League goal since December 2024 as Manchester United fight back from one goal down to beat Crystal Palace for Selhurst Park.
The Red Devils go into half-time with one-goal deficit after Jean-Philippe Mateta score from him retaken penalty to net him seventh Premier League goal this season.
Bruno Fernandes carry big role to help Man United second-half comeback with two assists from dead-ball situations. Zirkzee equalise nine minutes after restart, then Mason Mount score from Fernandes layoff to grab him second Premier League goal this season.
Visitors manage rest of game well to claim only their second away league win this season, while Palace suffer back-to-back defeat for all competitions.
Because of the win, Man United move pass Palace go sixth place for Premier League table.
TPB Verdict
Palace be better team for first half and deserve to dey ahead at half-time for Selhurst Park. But second half, their intensity drop well well, wey fit don vex head coach Oliver Glasner.
Once them fall behind, Eagles no show like dem fit equalise again, maybe because dem tire after Thursday Conference League defeat to Strasbourg for France.
For Ruben Amorim side, him go happy with the character his players show to comeback for capital. E feel like big win after Man United poor display for 1-0 loss to 10-man Everton on Monday.
The challenge for Man United coach go be to maintain another winning streak if him wan reduce pressure on top him.
Crystal Palace vs. Man United Highlights
- Mateta goal vs. Man United (36th min, Crystal Palace 1-0 Man United)
Penalty to Palace. Mateta trip by Leny Yoro, but him pick himself up to send Senne Lammens wrong way. VAR ask am retake because double touch. Mateta keep calm roll am opposite side, celebrations follow again. - Zirkzee goal vs. Crystal Palace (54th min, Crystal Palace 1-1 Man United)
Zirkzee end him goal drought. The Dutchman control Fernandes free-kick well then fire past Dean Henderson from narrow angle. - Mount goal vs. Crystal Palace (63rd min, Crystal Palace 1-2 Man United)
Man United take lead from free-kick outside box. Fernandes tap ball give Mount better angle, Mount drive low shot past Henderson for near post to turn game.
Man of the Match – Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes perform like true captain for middle of pitch to organise Man United comeback. The Portuguese international create plenty chances and provide crucial assists. Besides Fernandes, Mount and Zirkzee also shine for narrow win.
Crystal Palace vs. Man United Match Stats
- Possession: Crystal Palace 44%-56% Man United
- Shots: Crystal Palace 14-14 Man United
- Shots on Target: Crystal Palace 3-6 Man United
- Corners: Crystal Palace 4-4 Man United
- Fouls: Crystal Palace 14-14 Man United
Best Stats & Next Fixtures
After return to winning ways, Man United go focus on Thursday home game against West Ham United. Palace go try bounce back from consecutive defeat when dem face Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday.
