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United climb to third after VAR drama at Old Trafford

Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with a VAR‑approved penalty and red card for Maxence Lacroix helping them climb to third in the Premier League.

The match opened with Maxence Lacroix scoring for Palace in the fourth minute, but a VAR check later awarded a penalty and a red card to the Frenchman after a foul on Matheus Cunha. Bruno Fernandes converted the penalty, and Benjamin Sesko later equalised for Palace before United sealed the win with a second goal.

The 2-1 victory gives United three crucial points and lifts them to third place in the Premier League, while Crystal Palace remain in 15th. Jørgen Strand Larsen was substituted after a brief moment on the pitch.