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Crystal Palace vs Man United – Stunning 2-1 Comeback: United’s Epic Palace Triumph!
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Mason Mount’s late strike completes a STUNNING second-half comeback for Man United! 🔴⚽️
Palace’s home fortress finally falls. A massive 3 points for United!
In a stunning reversal of fortune, Manchester United snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, ending a five-year winless streak at the ground and handing Palace their first home league defeat since February.
The match, which seemed destined for a home win after a dominant first half, was completely turned on its head after the break. Crystal Palace, under Oliver Glasner, were rampant from the start. They deservedly took the lead through a retaken Jean-Philippe Mateta penalty, after a controversial double-touch call by the VAR led to the spot-kick being taken again.
Palace created a hatful of chances, with the influential Adam Wharton pulling the strings in midfield. United, who had failed to score in their last four league meetings against Palace, looked powerless to respond for long periods. The first half was a story of missed opportunities for the home side, who should have been out of sight by the interval.
However, the game transformed just eight minutes after the restart. A quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick caught the Palace defence napping, and Joshua Zirkzee produced a moment of magic, chesting the ball down and swiveling to fire home the equalizer. The goal shifted the entire momentum of the match.
The comeback was completed just nine minutes later. After Zirkzee was brought down on the edge of the box, Fernandes cleverly rolled a free-kick to Mason Mount, whose powerful drive beat a hesitant Dean Henderson. The goal sent the travelling United fans into a frenzy and left the home crowd in shock.
For Palace manager Oliver Glasner, it was a deeply frustrating end to a long week, compounded by a concerning first-half injury to Ismaïla Sarr. Without Sarr’s pace, Palace struggled to mount a meaningful response in the final stages.
In contrast, United’s manager Ruben Amorim will be delighted with his team’s resilience and the much-improved second-half performance. The vital three points see Manchester United climb above Crystal Palace into sixth place in the Premier League table, marking a significant and morale-boosting comeback win. The victory not only breaks a negative streak but also injects a powerful dose of belief into the United camp, proving they can grind out results even when the odds are stacked against them.