Manchester United finally broke their Selhurst Park curse with a 2-1 win courtesy of second-half goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.
Man Utd almost made an inroad within the first minute as a long throw caused chaos in Palace’s box, but that remained their attacking high as Palace grew into the game.
They were eventually rewarded after the half-hour mark when Mateta struck a penalty as United’s anaemic attack showed no signs of improvement.
The second half was more of the same until a smart finish from Joshua Zirkzee woke up Man Utd, with Mason Mount scoring soon after to complete a turnaround.
Palace’s tired legs from a midweek trip began to show as United saw the game off comfortably, with Lisandro Martinez making his return from injury.
Diogo Dalot of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on November 30, 2025
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Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal Palace
Senne Lammens – 6
Sent the wrong way for the penalty twice (re-taken by Mateta), but fairly secure otherwise.
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Leny Yoro – 4
Mateta gave him a breathless game, culminating in him conceding a penalty with a desperate tackle.
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Matthijs de Ligt – 5
Another victim of Mateta as he started the game being put on skates by him out wide. Grew into it in the second half.
Luke Shaw – 6
Best of a bad back-three as his last-ditch tackles prevented Palace from running away with it in the first half.
Amad – 5
Struggled to get the ball in dangerous areas in attack and was constantly targeted in defence.
Diogo Dalot – 2
Doesn’t offer much else apart from threatening long throws. A win can’t give him a hiding place.
Casemiro – 3
Sloppy passing as he sacrificed accuracy for urgency. Rash tackling added to a poor game.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
No point repeating it, but he’s not a defensive midfielder. Made it count upfield with assists.
Bryan Mbeumo – 5
The Man Utd malaise is finally catching up to him as he struggled to get involved. Slightly improved second half, but well below his standards.
Mason Mount – 6
Completed the turnaround with a fine finish to catch Henderson off-guard. Wasn’t doing very well prior to that goal.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
Scored a well-taken goal to mask the general disappointing level of performance.
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Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal Palace, November 30, 2025
Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal Palace, November 30, 2025
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Substitutes
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Kept things secure after coming on in the second half. United were in the ascendancy by then.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Made his return against the same team he had picked up the injury against. Confidence-inducing ten minutes.
Patrick Dorgu – 6
Injury time sub to kill minutes.
Kobbie Mainoo – 6
Same as Dorgu.