March 01, (THEWILL) — Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford, overcoming an early deficit and a determined visiting side to claim three English Premier League points.
Crystal Palace had taken a fourth-minute lead through Maxence Lacroix, who outmuscled Leny Yoro before directing a precise header from Brennan Johnson’s corner into the far post.
United were slow to impose themselves in the opening period, with Casemiro’s header that drifted narrowly wide of the bottom-right corner their sole moment of genuine threat.
The contest shifted dramatically early in the second half when Lacroix dragged Matheus Cunha to the ground inside the penalty area.
A VAR review subsequently confirmed that the Palace centre-back had denied a clear goalscoring opportunity, and he was dismissed.
Bruno Fernandes converted the resulting spot kick in the 57th minute to draw the sides level.
Eight minutes later, Fernandes delivered a measured ball from deep on the right flank, and Sesko met it with a composed header into the bottom-right corner.
The Slovenian forward had also struck the decisive goal against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.
Casemiro and Amad Diallo both drew additional saves from goalkeeper Henderson during a dominant closing period, though a third goal was not required.
The win leaves interim manager Michael Carrick unbeaten across his two spells at the helm. United move up to third in the EPL table, overtaking Aston Villa on goal difference.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
