London, UK – Manchester United secured a vital away win, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday. The victory, earned in the 13th round of the English Premier League, sees the Red Devils climb the table after a hard-fought contest.
The first half was a balanced affair, with Manchester United dominating possession while Crystal Palace threatened on the counter-attack. The home side drew first blood in the 36th minute when John Mateta converted a penalty, giving Crystal Palace a 1-0 lead going into the break.
Coming out after halftime, Manchester United displayed renewed attacking intent. Joshua Zirkzee leveled the score in the 54th minute with a well-placed shot from a tight angle. Capitalizing on their momentum, Mason Mount then fired a powerful shot from outside the box in the 63rd minute, putting Manchester United ahead 2-1.
Crystal Palace pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but Manchester United’s defense, led by goalkeeper Lamines, stood firm, denying any comeback attempt. The Red Devils held on to secure a crucial three points.
With this win, Manchester United now sits in sixth place with 21 points. Crystal Palace remains in seventh place with 20 points. The victory marks a positive step for United as they aim to climb further up the Premier League standings.
