Manchester United staged an impressive second-half turnaround at Selhurst Park on Sunday, inflicting a first home defeat upon Crystal Palace.
The Red Devils entered the half-time interval deservedly a goal down, but an excellent Joshua Zirkzee finish, his first league goal in 364 days, presented the visitors with a renewed sense of purpose and they swiftly overturned their deficit via a clever Mason Mount strike. There was even time for Lisandro Martínez to make his long-awaited return after nine months on the sidelines.
Palace had entered the contest enjoying a 12-game unbeaten on home soil, while United looked to be reeling after suffering a historic defeat to Everton at Old Trafford on Monday night. Suddenly, the picture is rosier for Ruben Amorim again, with his side performing with unfamiliar control after taking a 2–1 lead.
Their triumph lifts them up to sixth and above the Eagles in the Premier League table, who slip down the seventh. Oliver Glasner’s side remain winless off the back of Conference League outings.
