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United's 5-Year Curse Broken: First Away Win at Palace!
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Manchester United achieved their first away win against Palace in five years.
- Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount scored crucial goals for Manchester United.
- The victory propelled Manchester United to 6th place in the league standings.
Manchester United secured a vital 2-1 comeback victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, marking their first away win at the venue in five years. The crucial goals came from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount, helping United overcome an earlier setback and climb to sixth place in the league.
Crystal Palace initially took the lead from a Jean-Philippe Mateta penalty in the first half. However, Manchester United responded strongly after halftime. Zirkzee netted the equalizer with his first Premier League goal in 364 days, followed by Mount's decisive strike from a free-kick routine.
Adding to the positive result, defender Lisandro Martinez made his return to the pitch after a lengthy rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in February. The team held on to secure the three points, a performance that will boost morale significantly.
