Crystal Palace Tops Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford

Crystal Palace secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring both goals, marking United's seventh home league defeat of the season. United's head coach Ruben Amorim's decision to leave strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee on the bench while opting for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a 'false nine' proved disastrous as the team struggled offensively. Mateta opened the scoring in the 64th minute after capitalizing on a rebound and added a second in the 89th minute during a counterattack. This loss continued United's disappointing form under Amorim, who has now only won four of 13 league matches since taking charge. Additionally, the match saw Lisandro Martinez suffer a potentially serious injury, compounding United's woes. Palace's win also lifted them above United in the Premier League standings, showcasing their recent resurgence against the struggling hosts.