Match report
Manchester United Defeats Crystal Palace 2-1 in Premier League Clash
Crystal Palace
1–2
FT
Manchester United
Nov 30, 2025
Manchester United emerged victorious against Crystal Palace in an intense Premier League encounter. The Red Devils showed resilience and tactical flexibility to secure a narrow win despite an early penalty goal from J. Mateta for the home side. Bruno Fernandes assisted both goals as Manchester United fought back with strikes from J. Zirkzee and Mason Mount.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Manchester United
- • Goals: Mateta (36'), Zirkzee (54'), Mount (63')
- • Key Player: Bruno Fernandes (2 Assists)
- • Yellow Cards: B. Mbeumo, L. Shaw (MU), E. Nketiah, J. Lerma, M. Guéhi (CP)
Lineups
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Henderson (G)
- 26 C. Richards (D)
- 5 M. Lacroix (D)
- 6 M. Guehi (D)
- 2 D. Munoz (M)
- 20 A. Wharton (M)
- 18 D. Kamada (M)
- 3 T. Mitchell (M)
- 7 I. Sarr (F)
- 10 Y. Pino (F)
- 14 J. Mateta (F)
Substitutes
- 44 W. Benitez
- 8 J. Lerma
- 9 E. Nketiah
- 12 C. Uche
- 17 N. Clyne
- 19 W. Hughes
- 21 R. Esse
- 23 J. Canvot
- 55 J. Devenny
Manchester United
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 31 S. Lammens (G)
- 15 L. Yoro (D)
- 4 M. de Ligt (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 16 A. Diallo (M)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 8 B. Fernandes (M)
- 2 D. Dalot (M)
- 19 B. Mbeumo (F)
- 7 M. Mount (F)
- 11 J. Zirkzee (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Bayindir
- 13 P. Dorgu
- 26 A. Heaven
- 12 T. Malacia
- 6 L. Martinez
- 3 N. Mazraoui
- 37 K. Mainoo
- 25 M. Ugarte
- 61 S. Lacey
Timeline
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17' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardB. Mbeumo
Argument
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35' Crystal Palace Var · Goal cancelledJ. Mateta
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36' Crystal Palace Goal · PenaltyJ. Mateta
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38' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Sarr · On: E. Nketiah
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53' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardE. Nketiah
Foul
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54' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Yoro · On: N. Mazraoui
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54' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalJ. Zirkzee · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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63' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalMason Mount · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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72' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardL. Shaw
Foul
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75' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardM. Guéhi
Foul
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78' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Pino · On: C. Uche
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78' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Wharton · On: W. Hughes
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82' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Shaw · On: Lisandro Martínez
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85' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Kamada · On: J. Lerma
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85' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 5Off: Tyrick Mitchell · On: J. Devenny
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90'+1 Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Diallo · On: Patrick Dorgu
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90'+1 Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Mbeumo · On: K. Mainoo
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90'+3 Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardJ. Lerma
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Crystal Palace | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 339 | 443 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 1.83 | 1.19 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 244 | 352 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Crystal Palace took the lead with a penalty goal from Mateta in the 36th minute, which was initially cancelled by VAR but then allowed.
- ▸ Manchester United equalized shortly after through J. Zirkzee's strike in the 54th minute and sealed the win with Mason Mount's goal in the 63rd minute.