Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, ending the Eagles’ 12-game Premier League home unbeaten run. Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw delivered standout performances as Ruben Amorim’s side climbed to sixth place.
Crystal Palace took a deserved lead before halftime when Jean-Philippe Mateta converted a retaken penalty following a foul by Leny Yoro. United struggled throughout the first half, with Palace controlling midfield and pressing aggressively.
But the match flipped after the break. Joshua Zirkzee equalised with a sharp finish from a tight angle, scoring his first Premier League goal in almost a year. Moments later, Mason Mount completed the turnaround with a clever low strike under the Palace wall from a Fernandes free-kick.
Fernandes was central to both goals, dictating play and stepping up as captain. His set-piece delivery caused constant problems, and his work rate kept United competitive even when they were stretched.
Luke Shaw, making his 300th appearance for the club, was solid throughout. He produced a crucial last-ditch tackle on Eddie Nketiah before halftime to prevent a certain goal.
Despite the win, United still showed vulnerabilities. Leny Yoro endured another difficult afternoon, conceding the penalty and getting caught out several times before being substituted early. Matthijs de Ligt also struggled in several duels with Mateta, while Casemiro had mixed moments in midfield.
Palace pushed late on, with Adam Wharton and Ismaila Sarr causing issues, but United held firm. Substitute Noussair Mazraoui helped stabilise the defence after coming on during the second half.
The win offers relief for Amorim after inconsistent recent performances and gives United momentum as they continue chasing the top four.
