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Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton tussles for possession with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes at Selhurst Park At a glance Jean-Philippe Mateta scores with twice-taken penalty Palace profit from 25-26 rule change on double touch spot-kicks Joshua Zirkzee levels with first league goal in 12 months Mason Mount gives Man Utd first away win at Palace since 2020 Manchester United overcame a half-time deficit and their Selhurst Park demons to move back into the Premier League's top six by beating Crystal Palace. Anthony Martial was among scorers last time United won at this stadium in July 2020, while they had not managed a goal here since Bruno Fernandes' effort in January 2023. When Palace led at the end of a first half they dominated thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's twice-taken penalty, few would have predicted Ruben Amorim's side would be changing their abysmal record. But, as the visiting fans cheekily paid homage to legendary striker Eric Cantona, whose most infamous moment came at this ground in 1995 and led to a nine-month ban from football - and a prison sentence that was quickly overturned - their modern day heroes finally came to the fore. Much maligned front man Joshua Zirkzee repaid Amorim's faith in starting him again after an ineffective display in the defeat by 10-man Everton by levelling with a vicious drive from acute angle nine minutes into the second period. Then Mason Mount drove Fernandes' short pass from a free-kick on the edge of Palace's box low into the corner beyond the grasp of Dean Henderson. The victory ended United's run of three games without a win and ensured Palace were unable to grasp the prize of a place in the top four that victory would have given them. Why was Mateta allowed to retake penalty against Man Utd? Have your say on Crystal Palace's performance What did you make of Man Utd's display? This video can not be played There are no excuses for Palace performance against Man Utd It was only at the start of this season that a new rule was introduced in the Premier League which means a retake is now given if a player scores with a penalty he has kicked twice before the ball enters the net. When Mateta sent Senne Lammens the wrong way for what he thought was his seventh successful penalty from seven attempts nine minutes before the break, VAR Matt Donohue was quick to let referee Rob Jones know he needed to get involved. It was the first time the rule had been used and evidently, judging by the way some United players complained, and the visiting fans cheered and then groaned as Jones announced what had happened and what the outcome would be, the rule change had passed many observers by. Mateta didn't seem bothered. He put the ball in the other corner, as Lammens again went the wrong way. After getting beaten by a team reduced to 10 men because a player hit a team-mate against Everton in their last outing, it would have been another novel way to lose for Amorim's team. As it turned out, it is just a note in the history books. This video can not be played Man Utd pace and intensity helped in comeback - Amorim There have been many opinions offered about Zirkzee since his arrival at Old Trafford, not many of them good. The Dutch forward has guts - he could not have recovered from the reaction he received from the United supporters when he was substituted after just 33 minutes of the home defeat by Newcastle last December without it. But his ability has been a talking point. His lack of opportunities this season have led him to believe his future lay elsewhere - a view with added urgency given he has lost his place in the Netherlands squad. Finally offered an opportunity against Everton because of the injuries that have sidelined Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, Zirkzee was again poor and few would have been surprised if he had been replaced. Amorim had other ideas. He remained loyal even after another disappointing 45 minutes and was rewarded with a vicious swerving shot from the striker that had too much pace for former United keeper Henderson as it found the far corner. It was his first league goal in almost exactly a year and might give all parties pause for thought about his future. Within nine minutes, the visitors were ahead as Mount profited from quick thinking by Fernandes as Palace waited for a different kind of free-kick. From there on, it was about game management as United made the most of inevitable Palace tiredness given they had an away game in Europe less than 72 hours earlier. The first Premier League midweek match round of the season sends Crystal Palace on a long trip to Burnley on Wednesday, 3 December (1930 GMT). Manchester United do not play until Thursday, when they entertain another London side, West Ham at Old Trafford (2000 GMT). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 30th November 2025 at 15: 58 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Oliver Glasner Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Oliver Glasner Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Ruben Amorim Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Crystal Palace have won three of their last four league games against Manchester United (D1), as many as they had in their previous 30 (W3 D6 L21). Man Utd have failed to score in each of their last four Premier League games against Crystal Palace – only against Blackburn (1920-1922) and Everton (1971-1973) have they ever failed to score in five consecutive league games. Having been winless in 13 home league games against Man Utd between 1991 and 2021 (D4 L9), Crystal Palace have now won two of their last four against the Red Devils at Selhurst Park (D2). Manchester United have won just three of their last 26 Premier League away games against London sides (D7 L16), with all three of those victories coming against Fulham. Since the start of this run in April 2023, no side have lost more away games in the capital than the Red Devils (16). Only league leaders Arsenal (6) have conceded fewer goals than Crystal Palace (9) in the Premier League this season. It’s the Eagles’ fewest goals conceded 12 games into a league season since 1981-82 (also 9). Manchester United’s Premier League games have produced a higher expected goals total than any other side this season (37. 1 – F20. 1 A17). Crystal Palace rank fourth in this regard (35. 1 – F20. 6, A14. 5). Man Utd have won just one of their last 11 Premier League away games (D4 L6), beating Liverpool 2-1 last month. Indeed, half of the Red Devils’ away wins under Ruben Amorim (2/4) have come at the home of the reigning Premier League champions (also 2-1 v Man City in December 2024). Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League home games (W6 D6), only once having a longer run without defeat at Selhurst Park in the top-flight (17 between February-December 1990). No defender has more goal involvements in the Premier League this season than Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz (2 goals, 2 assists). Both of his assists have come at Selhurst Park, though both of his goals have come away from home. Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes has created more chances than any other player in the Premier League this season (31), while he’s also one of just two players (along with Phil Foden) to create 10+ from both open play (20) and set plays (11). Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card. Foul by Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United). Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Attempt saved. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Senne Lammens (Manchester United). Attempt missed. Casemiro (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes following a set piece situation. Casemiro (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace). Attempt missed. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Wharton. Attempt missed. Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross following a corner. Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Maxence Lacroix. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace). Amad Diallo (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace). Attempt saved. Casemiro (Manchester United) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner by Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace). Attempt saved. Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace). First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.