Crystal Palace emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford, thanks to a double from Jean-Philippe Mateta. This result propels Palace above United in the league standings.
Match Highlights
Jean-Philippe Mateta was the star of the match, scoring both goals for Crystal Palace. The first goal came in the 64th minute when Mateta capitalised on a rebound, scoring from close range. He secured the win in the 89th minute with a composed finish past United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, following a swift counter-attack.
Manchester United began the match with promise, as Kobbie Mainoo hit the post early on. However, Palace’s defence held firm, restricting United’s chances throughout the game.
League Standings
The victory sees Crystal Palace climb to 12th place in the league with 30 points, while Manchester United falls to 13th with 29 points.
First Half Action
In the opening half, United’s Kobbie Mainoo had a deflected shot that was tipped onto the post by Palace’s goalkeeper, Dean Henderson. Meanwhile, Palace’s Munoz missed a header wide. Mateta also had a chance to score, but Onana managed to tip his effort wide.
Second Half Developments
During the second half, Henderson saved a strike from Bruno Fernandes, and Palace substitute Eberechi Eze made an immediate impact. His free-kick was headed against the crossbar by Maxence Lacroix, allowing Mateta to score from the rebound.
Despite United’s attempts to equalise, they were caught on the counter, with Munoz assisting Mateta for his second goal.