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United climb to third after 2-1 win over Palace

Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a penalty and a second goal to secure the win and move up to third in the Premier League.

Manchester United edged Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes netting a penalty and a second goal after a VAR‑reviewed disallowed goal for Maxence Lacroix. The win lifts United to third place in the Premier League.

Benjamin Sesko scored for Palace, but United's late strike and Fernandes' second goal sealed the victory, giving the club three crucial points.