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Sesko caps Man United comeback win over Crystal Palace
Bruno Fernandes' penalty and Benjamin Sesko's header secured Manchester United's sixth win in seven matches under Michael Carrick, lifting them to third with 51 points.
- Manchester United overturned an early deficit to defeat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford on March 1, 2026 in the Premier League.
- Michael Carrick's early spell in charge has been decisive, with six wins in seven matches since his mid-January appointment, reversing the club's fortunes where Ruben Amorim had struggled.
- After a lengthy VAR check, officials awarded a penalty and showed a red card as Maxence Lacroix pulled back Matheus Cunha, which Bruno Fernandes converted to level the match.
- The win moved Manchester United up to third in the table and strengthened Michael Carrick's case for the permanent role, while Crystal Palace dropped to 14th on 35 points.
- Benjamin Sesko's scoring run has shifted perceptions of his role, as he has scored in three successive matches and seven goals in his last eight appearances for Manchester United under interim manager Michael Carrick.
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Manchester United Vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2025-26: Benjamin Sesko Header Seals Comeback Win After Lacroix Red
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2025-26: Benjamin Sesko struck again as Manchester United overturned an early deficit to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Maxence Lacroix’s red card
Carrick thrilled to steer Manchester United back into Premier League top three
MANCHESTER, England, March 1 : Manchester United's interim boss Michael Carrick allowed himself a brief smile when asked about the sound echoing around Old Trafford on Sunday of thousands of fans chanting his name as he made his way along the touchline. United had come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1,
Manchester United starred in a big 2-1 run to the Crystal Palace this Sunday, March 1, 2026, in a duel corresponding to the 28th Premier League 2025-26 at Old Trafford, in the city of Manchester, England.
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