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United Manager and Captain Downplay Table Climb

Manchester United moved to third in the Premier League after defeating Crystal Palace, though manager Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes emphasized the need for continued focus.

United secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace to leapfrog Aston Villa on goal difference, but Carrick insisted that being in third place "doesn’t mean an awful lot at the moment."

Captain Bruno Fernandes echoed this sentiment, warning the team that they have "a lot of games to go still" and must prioritize consistency over a temporary league position.