"It feels like a big result, we were behind and had to show some character. We were a little bit slow with the ball, but it was a good three points, and that is the aim. There are a lot of games to go still, and it is important that we don't feel that we are in the position that we need to be. We need to make as many points as we can."
"He's a very good player, we just wanted to get his confidence up. He is a kid that wants to improve. He is never just happy with a goal. He is very aware that he needs to score week in, week out for this club."
Manchester United defeated 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, moving into third place in the Premier League. Maxence Lacroix's early header gave Palace the lead, but he was sent off after the hour for a foul in the box. Bruno Fernandes converted the penalty and assisted Benjamin Sesko's winning goal. United have now avoided defeat in all five Premier League games where they trailed in 2026 and remain unbeaten in their last 11 league matches. Fernandes emphasized the importance of avoiding complacency and continuing to accumulate points, warning against assuming their current position is secure.
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