Manchester United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Marcus Rashford won a first-half penalty before scoring himself in the second half as Manchester United survived a straight red card for Casemiro to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The visitors found themselves behind early when a VAR check showed Will Hughes had handled a ball from Rashford in the box, and Bruno Fernandes sent Vincent Guaita the wrong way from the spot in the seventh minute.
With Palace struggling to create chances, Rashford netted the second in the 62nd minute with a simple finish after a move that featured some superb short passing as United looked set to cruise to victory.
However, Palace were thrown a lifeline when Casemiro was shown a straight red card for grabbing Hughes by the throat as both sides clashed following a tackle on Antony, and Jeffrey Schlupp pulled a goal back in the 76th minute to give them hope.
The visitors poured forward looking for an equaliser but United coach Erik ten Hag sent on Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to help stem the onslaught as they hung on for the win.
Manchester United climbed to third in the table on 42 points, eight behind leaders Arsenal and three behind second-placed Manchester City. While Palace are 12th on 24 points.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
The Red Devils have won their last 12 home games in all competitions, and they have started well here as they look to extend that run.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Guaita is momentarily down in pain after a coming together with Weghorst as the Netherlands international looked to charge down the goalkeeper's boot upfield, though the Palace man is up and okay to continue.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
GOAL!!! Fernandes makes no mistake to give United the lead! He staggers his run-up, before coolly stroking into the bottom left corner, sending Guaita the wrong way and putting the hosts 1-0 up!
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Could United have a spot-kick? There is a VAR check ongoing for a handball from Hughes, who appeared to block Rashford's cross with his arm above his head. Referee Andre Marriner has gone over to check the monitor.
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