Man Utd’s next five games compared top five rivals after Palace triumph

Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League to consolidate their place in the top four, as they look to qualify for the Champions League

Manchester United and Michael Carrick can now turn their attention to their upcoming five Premier League fixtures after securing victory against Crystal Palace this afternoon.

The Eagles seized the advantage after merely four minutes when Maxence Lacroix nodded home from a corner, with Oliver Glasner’s outfit deserving of their lead going into the break. Nevertheless, Lacroix transformed from hero to villain when the Palace defender fouled Matheus Cunha inside the box shortly before the hour mark and received a straight red card.

Bruno Fernandes stepped forward to slot home from the penalty spot to draw United level. Carrick’s team completed the turnaround with Fernandes switching to provider for Benjamin Sesko, whipping in a superb cross for the Slovenian who hammered the ball into the back of the net with an outstanding header.

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United managed to hold on for victory and extend their unbeaten streak under the interim head coach, climbing to third on goal difference.

Here, Mirror Football examines United’s next five matches compared to their Premier League competitors:

Manchester United – 3rd (51 pts)

Newcastle United (A) – Wed 4 March (8.15pm)

Aston Villa (H) – Sun 15 March (2pm)

Bournemouth (A) – Fri 20 March (8pm)

Leeds United (H) – Sat 11 April (TBD)

Chelsea (A) – Sat 18 April (TBD)

Aston Villa – 4th (51 pts)

Chelsea (H) – Wed 4 March (7.30pm)

Manchester United (A) – Sun 15 March (2pm)

West Ham (H) – Sun 22 March (2.15pm)

Nottingham Forest (A) – Sat 11 April (TBD)

Sunderland (H) – Sat 18 April (TBD)

Liverpool – 5th (48 pts)

Wolves (A) – Tue 3 March (8.15pm)

Tottenham (H) – Sun 15 March (4.30pm)

Brighton and Hove Albion (A) – Sat 21 March (12.30pm)

Fulham (H) – Sat 12 April (TBD)

Everton (A) – Sat 18 April (TBD)

Chelsea – 6th (45 pts)

Arsenal (A) – Sun 28 February (4.30pm)

Aston Villa (A) – Wed 4 March (7.30pm)

Newcastle United (H) – Sat 14 March (5.30pm)

Everton (A) – Sat 21 March (5.30pm)

Manchester City (H) – Sat 11 April (TBD)

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