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United climb to third after 2-1 win over Palace

Manchester United won 2-1 at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace. Goals from Maxence Lacroix, Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko secured a climb to third place in the Premier League.

Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford. Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring in the fourth minute, but a VAR review saw him sent off and a penalty awarded to United. Bruno Fernandes converted the spot‑kick, and Benjamin Sesko later added a second goal to seal the win.

The result lifts United to third place in the Premier League, while Palace drop to 15th. Jørgen Strand Larsen was substituted after an hour of play following a brief confusion on the field.