Manchester United climbed to third place in the Premier League after a dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. It was a memorable first start under coach Michael Carrick for Benjamin Sesko, who scored the winning goal with a powerful header.
Palace had taken an early lead through defender Maxence Lacroix, but the game turned when he was sent off early in the second half for pulling down Matheus Cunha inside the box. After a VAR review, referee Chris Kavanagh awarded a penalty and a red card. Bruno Fernandes converted the spot-kick to equalize.
With a numerical advantage, United pressed forward, and Sesko soon headed home the winner from Fernandes’ cross. Palace manager Oliver Glasner criticized the decision, calling the red card “very harsh.” The win extends United’s unbeaten league run to 11 matches.
