The “Theatre of Dreams” delivered another gripping chapter in Premier League drama as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2–1 at Old Trafford.

Just four minutes in, the visitors stunned the home crowd. A pinpoint corner from Johnson found Maxence Lacroix, who powered a header beyond the goalkeeper to hand Crystal Palace an early lead.

The turning point arrived shortly after the break. Lacroix, already on the scoresheet, endured a nightmare moment when he brought down the last attacker through on goal. The referee had little hesitation — a straight red card and a penalty awarded to the hosts.

Up stepped Bruno Fernandes - the Portuguese midfielder sent Dean Henderson the wrong way, slotting home with precision to restore parity and swing momentum firmly in United’s favour.

The comeback was completed in the 65th minute. Fernandes, orchestrating proceedings with authority, delivered a sublime cross into the area where Benjamin Šeško met it with conviction to make it 2–1.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Manchester United - Crystal Palace 2:1 (0:1)
Goals: Lacroix M., 4 (0:1); Fernandes B., 57 (penalty) (1:1); Sesko, 65 (2:1)

Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot; Maguire (Heaven, 85); Yoro; Shaw L. (Mazraoui, 24); Fernandes B.; Casimiro; Mainoo; Mbeumo (Zirkzee, 85); Cunha; Sesko (Diallo, 75)
Substitution: Mazraoui (from 24); Diallo (from 75); Heaven (from 85); Zirkzee (from 85)
Bench: Bayındır; Malacia; Ugarte
Yellow Cards: Dalot 36; Heaven 89

Crystal Palace: Henderson D.; Muñoz D.; Mitchell T.; Lacroix M. (till 56); Canvot; Richards Chr.; Sarr Is.; Johnson B-n (Guessand, 59); Wharton A. (Hughes W., 68); Kamada (Pino Y., 85); Strand Larsen (Riad Chadi, 59)
Substitution: Riad Chadi (from 59); Guessand (from 59); Hughes W. (from 68); Pino Y. (from 85)
Bench: Benitez W.; Clyne; Sosa B.; Uche; Devenny
Yellow Cards: Kamada 6; Henderson D. 49
Red cards: Lacroix M. 56'