Home / Football / Premier League News Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace: Report, result, goals from Premier League 2025/26 Report and highlights from Man United vs Palace in the Premier League Written by Ben Miller Last Update: March 1, 2026 04:48:37 pm GMT 5 min read Benjamin Sesko scored in a third successive match by heading the winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat 10-player Crystal Palace at Old Trafford and move third in the Premier League. Maxence Lacroix headed Palace in front in the fourth minute from Brennan Johnsons delivery, but the turning point in the contest arrived when the defender was dismissed for denying Matheus Cunha a clear scoring opportunity, committing a foul to allow Bruno Fernandes to equalise with a 57th-minute penalty. Slovenia striker Sesko then met Bruno Fernandes cross for his seventh goal of the calendar year, lifting United above Aston Villa on goal difference as Palace stayed 14th. Table of Contents1 Analysis: Benjamin Seskos superb goal continues spree2 Manchester United team vs Crystal Palace3 Crystal Palace team vs Man United4 Manchester United vs Crystal Palace stats5 Whats next for Man United and Palace? Fixtures, scheduleAnalysis: Benjamin Seskos superb goal continues spreeAfter an underwhelming start to his United career following his �74 million arrival from Leipzig in August, Sesko initially thrived under stand-in Darren Fletcher following Ruben Amorims departure as manager.Having come off the bench to earn United an added-time point against West Ham and win against Everton, interim head coach Michael Carrick entrusted Sesko from the start this time and was rewarded as the 22-year-old continued his prolific form.Its a classic centre-forwards goal, that, former Arsenal and England forward Alan Smith told Sky Sports. He had precious little to go at in the first half, but that is a lovely ball in and, if you can anticipate and get ahead of your man as he did on [Jaydee] Canvot, theres every chance youre going to score.He gets the power and direction, and its a superb header.Heres how Sesko has scored his seven goals in 2026.DateOpponentsGoalsMarch 1Palace (H)1February 23Everton (A)1February 10West Ham (A)1February 1Fulham (H)1January 11Brighton & Hove Albion (H, FA Cup)1January 7Burnley (A)2Manchester United team vs Crystal PalaceCentre-backs Lisandro Martinez (calf) and Matthijs de Ligt (back) and left-back Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) were injured for United, who made one change by bringing in Sesko for Amad Diallo.Forward Bryan Mbeumo featured after being a doubt but midfielder Mason Mount was out with a knock.Manchester United starting XI: Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Bryan Mbeumo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin SeskoMan United substitutes: Altay Bayindir, Noussair Mazraoui, Joshua Zirkzee, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte, Ayden Heaven, Tyler Fletcher, Jack Moorhouse Crystal Palace team vs Man UnitedPalace made one change in attack from their home win over Zrinjski in the Europa League knockout phase play-offs three days earlier, bringing in Johnson signed from Spurs in January for Aston Villa loanee Evann Guessand.Eddie Nketiah is not expected to feature until April after the forward suffered a setback in his comeback from a hamstring problem.Defender or midfielder Jefferson Lerma had the same issue but is likely to return far sooner. Full-back Caleb Kporha had a long-term back issue and midfielder Cheick Doucoure and forward Jean-Philippe Mateta had knee injuries.Crystal Palace starting XI: Dean Henderson, Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Jaydee Canvot, Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaila Sarr, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Brennan JohnsonCrystal Palace substitutes: Walter Benitez, Yeremy Pino, Christantus Uche, Nathaniel Clyne, Will Hughes, Borna Sosa, Evann Guessand, Chadi Riad, Justin DevennyManchester United vs Crystal Palace statsFollowing their 2-1 win at Selhurst Park in November, United completed their first league double over Crystal Palace since 2017/18Carrick has won all five of his home league games in charge (one in 2021, three in 2026) only Frank OFarrell had previously achieved the feart, doing so in 1971 (won first six)United have picked up 30 points in their last 13 home Premier League matches (W9 D3 L1) 19 more then they managed in their previous 13 games at Old Trafford (11 W3 D2 L8)They are the only team who havent lost in the Premier League since Boxing Day (W7 D4), while no side has won more points (2) during that periodSesko has six goals in seven league games for Manchester United since the departure of AmorimPalace had won four of their previous six away league games against Manchester United (L2), having won two of their first 22 visits to Old Trafford (D3 L17)They have two wins in their last 27 on the road against sides starting the day in the top-six (D8 L17)Whats next for Man United and Palace? Fixtures, scheduleBoth teams are away in the Premier League next week.TeamNext fixtureDateKick-off timeMan UnitedNewcastle (A)Wednesday, March 420:15PalaceTottenham (A)Thursday, March 520:00 Topics: Benjamin Sesko Bruno Fernandes Crystal Palace F.C. Manchester United F.C. Michael Carrick Oliver Glasner Premier League Follow us: Ben Miller Ben has more than 10 years' experience in sports journalism, covering two EURO tournaments, European club competitions, the Premier League, EFL and WSL and a variety of other major sporting events. Read more from Ben Miller
