Here are five talking points from United’s 2-1 victory at Old Trafford, as the Reds leapfrog Aston Villa with another big three points.
SESKO START JUSTIFIED
The in-form Slovenian, who boasts the best goals-per-90 minutes ratio in the Premier League this calendar year, had been forced to settle for a substitute spot under Michael Carrick so far. But he more than earned his start on Sunday after late goals against West Ham United and Everton in each of our last two outings. After seeing two headers saved, the 6ft 5in striker didn’t give up, rising highest to brilliantly power home a Fernandes cross and repay his manager's faith.
MORE BRUNO BRILLIANCE
When the Reds desperately needed some creativity to unlock a stubborn Crystal Palace defence, it was the United captain who stepped up once again. A beautifully threaded through ball sent Cunha in on goal, and the Brazilian was hauled down by Lacroix, who received his marching orders. The magnificent midfielder took on responsibility himself and sent Dean Henderson the wrong way to bring us level. And who else but the Portuguese to provide the assist for United’s second? His cross from deep was perfectly weighted for the free-scoring Sesko. It takes Fernandes’s assist tally for the season to 13 in the Premier League, as he looks the surpass the record of 20; held jointly by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.