Manchester United demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen under manager Ruben Amorim, overturning a first-half deficit to claim a hard-fought 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League. Goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount in the second half propelled the Reds to victory, ending Palace's impressive home unbeaten streak and boosting United's away form.
The match began with United pressing high, nearly scoring within the first minute when Casemiro's header from a Diogo Dalot throw-in narrowly missed the target. Despite early dominance, Palace capitalized on a controversial penalty in the 36th minute.
Leny Yoro was adjudged to have fouled Jean-Philippe Mateta in the box, and after a retake due to a double touch, Mateta converted to give the hosts a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Undeterred, United emerged revitalized after the break. In the 54th minute, Joshua Zirkzee marked his first Premier League goal of the season with a composed finish, swiveling in a tight space and slotting the ball into the far corner past Dean Henderson.
The equalizer ignited the comeback, and just nine minutes later, Mason Mount delivered the decisive blow. Following a cleverly worked free-kick routine involving captain Bruno Fernandes, Mount curled a stunning shot into the top corner to put United ahead 2-1.
Defensively, the Reds held firm against late Palace pressure. Luke Shaw's heroic last-ditch tackle in first-half stoppage time denied Eddie Nketiah a certain goal, while Leny Yoro's brave block on Yeremy Pino earlier in the game highlighted United's commitment. Substitutions, including Noussair Mazraoui for Yoro and Lisandro Martinez for Shaw, helped maintain control through the closing stages.
Manager Ruben Amorim praised the team's second-half adjustments, stating, "We pinpointed the key to the turnaround at Palace – it was about belief, intensity, and executing our plan. The lads showed character to fight back, and this win is a testament to their spirit."
This result extends Manchester United's unbeaten run away from home to four matches and provides a crucial three points in a competitive Premier League campaign. The Reds now look ahead to their next fixture with renewed confidence.