The match saw Manchester United defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 in a thrilling encounter during matchday 13 of the Premier League this Sunday. Jean-Philippe Mateta put the home side ahead by scoring a penalty at the 35th minute of the first half. However, the visitors regrouped and turned the game around with two goals from Joshua Zirkzee (8 minutes into the second half) and Mason Mount (17 minutes into the second half).
Joshua Zirkzee equalized for United right after the break with a well-executed play. A precise cross from Bruno Fernandes found Zirkzee, who controlled it perfectly before sending a powerful shot past Dean Henderson.
Mason Mount shone as the standout performer of the match, netting one goal, completing 40 key passes, and taking two shots on goal. Another key player for United was Bruno Fernandes, who delivered an impressive performance with 52 successful passes.
Crystal Palace’s coach, Oliver Glasner, fielded a 3-6-1 formation with Dean Henderson in goal; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, and Marc Guéhi as defenders; Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaïla Sarr, and Yéremy Pino in midfield; and Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the attack.
On the other hand, Manchester United, under Ruben Marques Amorim, utilized a similar 3-6-1 setup with Senne Lammens in goal; Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Luke Shaw in defense; Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbeumo, and Mason Mount in midfield; and Joshua Zirkzee upfront.
The officiating duties were handled by referee Robert Jones at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace’s next Premier League match will be an away game against Burnley, whereas the Reds will be hosting West Ham United.
With this result, Crystal Palace accumulates 20 points and is positioned 7th in the standings, while Manchester United moves to 21 points, securing 6th place in the league.
Crystal Palace Substitutions
37’ 1H – Ismaïla Sarr was replaced by Edward Nketiah
77’ 2H – Adam Wharton was substituted off for Will Hughes and Yéremy Pino for Chrisantus Uche
84’ 2H – Daichi Kamada came off for Jefferson Lerma and Tyrick Mitchell for Justin Devenny
Yellow Cards in Crystal Palace:
52’ 2H – Edward Nketiah (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
29’ 2H – Marc Guéhi (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
48’ 2H – Jefferson Lerma (Unsporting behavior)
Manchester United Substitutions
54’ 2H – Leny Yoro was substituted for Noussair Mazraoui
81’ 2H – Luke Shaw was replaced by Lisandro Martínez
90’ 2H – Amad Diallo was substituted for Patrick Dorgu and Bryan Mbeumo for Kobbie Mainoo
Yellow Cards in Manchester United:
17’ 1H – Bryan Mbeumo (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
26’ 2H – Luke Shaw (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)