Manchester United endured a difficult first half away at Crystal Palace, but the Red Devils showed resilience and quality after the break to claim all three points. Jean-Philippe Mateta put the hosts ahead in the 36th minute from the penalty spot, leaving United with work to do.

The comeback began through Joshua Zirkzee, who squeezed a sharp finish past the goalkeeper from a tight angle. Moments later, Mason Mount completed the turnaround with a perfectly struck free-kick.

With a 2–1 victory, Manchester United overtake Crystal Palace in the Premier League standings, securing a vital win in their push up the table.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Crystal Palace - Manchester United 1:2 (1:0)
Goals: Mateta, 36 (penalty) (1:0); Zirkzee, 54 (1:1); Mount, 63 (1:2)

Crystal Palace: Henderson D.; Muñoz D.; Mitchell T. (Devenny, 85); Lacroix M.; Guehi; Richards Chr.; Sarr Is. (Nketiah, 39); Pino Y. (Uche, 78); Wharton A. (Hughes W., 78); Kamada (Lerma, 85); Mateta
Substitution: Nketiah (from 39); Uche (from 78); Hughes W. (from 78); Lerma (from 85); Devenny (from 85)
Bench: Benitez W.; Clyne; Canvot; Esse
Yellow Cards: Nketiah 53; Guehi 75; Lerma 90

Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot (Dorgu, 91); de Ligt; Yoro (Mazraoui, 55); Shaw L. (Martínez Li., 83); Mount; Fernandes B.; Casimiro; Mbeumo (Mainoo, 90); Zirkzee; Diallo (Dorgu, 91)
Substitution: Mazraoui (from 55); Martínez Li. (from 83); Mainoo (from 90); Dorgu (from 91)
Bench: Bayındır; Malacia; Heaven; Ugarte
Yellow Cards: Mbeumo 17; Shaw L. 72