Man United Back on Track with Zirkzee and Mount Securing Comeback Win at Crystal Palace

Manchester United rediscovered their fighting spirit at Selhurst Park, overturning a first‑half deficit to claim a 2‑1 win over Crystal Palace and return to winning form. The visitors looked flat early on, but a dramatic second half turned the tide.

Crystal Palace took the lead in the 36th minute when Jean‑Philippe Mateta converted a penalty, though by the new 2025/26 rulebook his first attempt was cancelled for a double-touch and he calmly slotted home the retake.

But United responded emphatically after the break. Just nine minutes into the second half, Zirkzee ended a 364‑day Premier League drought, rifling home from a tight angle after connecting with a lofted free‑kick. Suddenly, it was game on.

The winner came shortly after: from a rehearsed set-piece, Mount unleashed a 20‑yard drive that threaded through Palace’s wall into the corner. United had flipped the script, and silenced Selhurst Park.

For Palace, it’s a bitter end to a proud home run, they hadn’t lost at home in the league since February.  For United, this result is more than three points: it’s a confidence boost, a return to resilience, and a demonstration that their players can dig deep under pressure.