Manchester United climbed to third place in the Premier League standings after a dramatic 2‑1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday at Old Trafford. The hosts fell behind early when Palace defender Maxence Lacroix headed in a fourth‑minute corner, but the match turned shortly after the break when Lacroix was sent off for fouling Matheus Cunha inside the box.
United captain Bruno Fernandes converted the resulting penalty in the 57th minute to level the score, and eight minutes later he provided the assist from a free kick for Benjamin Sesko’s decisive header, securing the comeback win and three crucial points.
The victory extended interim manager Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run to seven matches in charge, with United now on 51 points from 28 games, taking them above Aston Villa into third for the first time since May 2023. Crystal Palace remain 14th with 35 points.
The result not only boosted United’s bid for a top‑four finish and a return to European competition, but also highlighted Fernandes’s influence in pivotal moments and Sesko’s growing impact as a match‑winner.