"I think we had more intensity in the second half. We played better and the opponents were more tired, so everything is connected. The small things, the way Josh [Zirkzee] controls the ball was different, they way we defended second balls was different, these small details make the difference. It's so important because it's hard to play against every opponent."
"You can sense throw ins, free kicks, corner kicks to score a goal, open the game, and give more confidence to the team. If you look at the Premier League and you don't work on set pieces you are losing the game already. It's so important for a striker to score goals. He's not playing many minutes but the way he responded in the second half is really important."
Manchester United recovered from an early Jean-Philippe Mateta penalty to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park thanks to second-half goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount. The win moved Manchester United into the European places. Second-half intensity increased, with better ball control, improved defending of second balls, and effective set-piece awareness creating scoring opportunities. The team benefited from small details and stronger connections between players. Zirkzee scored despite limited minutes and responded strongly after halftime. Set-piece work and striker finishing were decisive factors in securing the comeback.
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