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
United take a 1-0 advantage into the break, aided by a strong start that saw them take the lead after just seven minutes. A Rashford cross hit the arm of Hughes, and referee Marriner awarded a penalty after a VAR check. Fernandes stepped up to calmly roll the ball into the bottom left corner, and it could have been 2-0 moments later when Guaita made a big stop to tip away Weghorst's header. After a slow opening to the game, Palace grew into it and had a decent chance of their own when Richards met a corner. However, the defender's header flew wide and they remain behind at the interval.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 CRYSTAL PALACE
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The fourth official puts up his board and indicates there will be two minutes of additional time at the end of this first half.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Close! Schlupp fires at goal from range, and it looks to be flying into the bottom right corner until De Gea dives across to palm it away from danger.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Rashford cuts onto his right foot on the corner of the box before unleashing a powerful drive at goal, but it soars wide of the post as the score remains 1-0 to the hosts.
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