MANCHESTER: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty and set up the winner as the hosts came from behind to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 and climb to third in the Premier League on Sunday.
Interim manager Michael Carrick extended his unbeaten run to seven matches since taking charge in mid-January, with United moving to 51 points from 28 games. Palace remain 14th on 35.
United made a sluggish start and conceded after four minutes, the earliest home goal they have allowed this season. Maxence Lacroix powered in a header from a corner after muscling past Leny Yoro to give Palace the lead.
The hosts improved markedly after the break. Fernandes levelled in the 57th minute from the penalty spot after Matheus Cunha was dragged down by Lacroix, who was shown a red card for the challenge.
United capitalised on their numerical advantage eight minutes later when Benjamin Sesko leapt to head home Fernandes’ free kick, completing the turnaround and sealing a valuable three points in their push for Champions League qualification.
