Ruben Amorim secured a vital victory as Manchester United fought back to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park, finally ending their difficult four-game winless streak. Trailing to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first-half penalty, which was retaken following a specific new double-touch ruling, Amorim's side initially looked lackluster and disjointed.
However, Joshua Zirkzee sparked the turnaround immediately after the break. The Dutch striker, previously goalless for 24 league matches and labeled a poor investment, equalized with a stunning, angled strike from a Bruno Fernandes delivery. Mason Mount then completed the comeback, drilling a smart, low free-kick past Dean Henderson just nine minutes later. This gritty performance handed Palace their first home defeat since February and provided a much-needed boost for Amorim following the painful loss to Everton.
Although Leny Yoro conceded the earlier penalty, United’s resilience ultimately validated Amorim’s recent demand for "no excuses" while relieving pressure on his struggling, injury-hit squad.