Manchester United came from behind to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, climbing to third place on the Premier League table.
Benjamin Sesko, handed his first start in seven games under Michael Carrick, repaid the decision with the decisive goal as United strengthened their push for a return to the Champions League.
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Palace had stunned the hosts early on when Maxence Lacroix overpowered Leny Yoro to head home from a Brennan Johnson corner.
The contest turned shortly before the hour mark. Lacroix was sent off for pulling back Matheus Cunha inside the box, conceding a penalty that shifted momentum firmly in United’s favour.
Bruno Fernandes calmly converted the spot-kick past former teammate Dean Henderson to level the score.
Fernandes then provided the winner, curling in a cross that Sesko powered home with a header, his fourth goal in five games.
The Slovenian has now struck seven times in his last eight appearances, easing scrutiny over his reported £74 million ($100 million) price tag after a slow start in England.
Man United remain unbeaten under Carrick, taking 19 points from a possible 21 and extending their Premier League run to 11 matches without defeat.
The victory lifts United above Aston Villa into third, while Palace slipped to 15th after Brighton’s win over Nottingham Forest.
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