Manchester United trailed 0-1 to Crystal Palace at halftime in their Premier League clash on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The visitors took the lead at Old Trafford in just the fourth minute when Maxence Lacroix headed home from a corner kick.
United pushed higher up the pitch after falling behind, attempting to regain control, but struggled to create clear-cut chances.
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Manchester United made a substitution in the 24th minute, with Luke Shaw forced off through injury and replaced by Noussair Mazraoui.
United came close from a corner in the 31st minute, but Harry Maguire’s header was blocked by a defender.
Dean Henderson made a crucial save in the 37th minute, denying Benjamin Sesko with a strong stop.
Crystal Palace maintained a solid defensive shape throughout the first half, frustrating United’s attacking efforts and holding onto their one-goal advantage as the teams headed into the break.
Starting Lineups:
Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw (Mazraoui 24′); Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko.
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Canvot, Richards, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Johnson; Strand Larsen.
(ran/ran)
