Although Glasner disputed the foul, he praised Cunha for waiting until he was inside the penalty area to trigger the penalty and subsequent red card. This pivotal moment allowed Manchester United to level the match, with Fernandes converting the spot-kick. Ultimately, Benjamin Sesko scored the winner, securing United's victory and moving them to third place under Michael Carrick's unbeaten streak.
Glasner admits Cunha played 'smart' to change Man Utd game
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted Matheus Cunha’s performance in the Manchester United clash was a “very smart” move that shifted the momentum.