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United climb to third after VAR drama vs Palace

Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with a VAR‑approved penalty and a red card for Maxence Lacroix helping them climb to third place.

Manchester United won 2-1 at Old Trafford after a VAR‑approved penalty and a red card for Maxence Lacroix. Maxence Lacroix opened the scoring from a corner, but a disallowed goal by Matheus Cunha led to a penalty and a red card. Bruno Fernandes converted the penalty and later added a second goal, while Benjamin Sesko scored for Crystal Palace.

The result lifts United to third place in the Premier League, while Crystal Palace remains in 15th. Jørgen Strand Larsen was substituted after a brief confusion early in the match.