Sun Feb 02 20:58:10 UTC 2025: ## Palace Stun Manchester United at Old Trafford with 2-0 Victory

**Manchester, England** – Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, thanks to a brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta. The result sees Palace leapfrog their rivals in the league table.

Mateta, who missed a clear-cut chance in the first half, made amends in the second. He tapped in a rebound in the 64th minute and then sealed the win with a composed finish in the 89th minute, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack.

Despite a bright start from United, which included Kobbie Mainoo hitting the post early on, Palace’s defense held firm throughout the match. United, struggling with their finishing touch for the 18th time this season, failed to find a breakthrough in the first half despite creating several opportunities. Their late pressure only resulted in Palace extending their lead.

Manager Ruben Amorim expressed disappointment with the result, highlighting the avoidable goals and an injury to Lisandro Martinez. He acknowledged the fans’ frustration but remained focused on the upcoming match against Tottenham.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praised Mateta’s performance and the team’s overall effort, emphasizing their disciplined approach and counter-attacking prowess. The win extends Palace’s unbeaten run away from home to six matches.

The match also saw Christian Eriksen reach his 300th Premier League appearance. United’s loss marks their seventh home defeat in 13 league matches this season, equaling their worst start in this regard since the 1893/94 season. Mateta’s brace takes his Premier League goal tally for 2025 to six, tying him with Chris Wood and Phil Foden for the league lead.

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