Mason Mount, Zirkzee's Goals Lead Manchester United To Beat Crystal Palace

 

Manchester United came from behind to seize an important victory against Crystal Palace by 2-1 at Selhurst Park, lifting the visitors one place past their hosts in the Premier League table. 

During the week, Palace, in a comeback, lost their previous game against Strasbourg by 2-1. Having to lose to United set them back in the domestic league and in the UEFA Europa. However, they are in safe positions in both competitions. 

Palace took the lead from a penalty by Jean-Philippe Mateta, moments after VAR ruled out United's goal for offside. With an assist from Bruno Fernandez, Joshua Zirkzee leveled the terms for United. minutes into the second half. The Portuguese midfielder again played in Mason, who struck a shot from outside the box to beat Henderson to the goal in the 63rd minute.  

After two consecutive winless games, United regained its streak, and Fernandez's contributions to both goal-scoring moments were immense. By and large, he played a prominent role for the side during both halves. 

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Impressive start to the game from Palace with an opening lead from Mateta. Eddie Kietah, replacing Ismaila Sarr, bolstered the hosts' attack as United fumbled. The visitors fired back in the second half. Bruno Fernandez played a significant role during this period as the side got accustomed to Palace's pitch. 

With the game in hand in the second half, United closed in on Mateta and Nketiah. Effectively, they were able to curb the hosts on their pitch, allowing United to control their half. Also, to keep Palace at bay in the closing minutes, United bolstered the defense by replacing Mbeuma and Amad Diallo with Kobbie Mainoo and Patrick Dorgu.