CARRICK HAILS PLUCKY DEVILS

MICHAEL CARRICK believes Manchester United's attitude was the key to the come-from-behind win that lifted them up to third in the Premier League.

- IAN PARKER

United were outplayed by Crystal Palace in the early stages, falling behind to a fourth-minute header from Maxence Lacroix.

But the Red Devils gradually moved through the gears before the game changed in the second half.

The turning point came when Matheus Cunha spun away from Lacroix, who reached out and pulled the Brazilian back, conceding a penalty and earning a red card after a VAR review, despite contact starting outside the box.

Bruno Fernandes sent Dean Henderson the wrong way with the penalty and eight minutes later Benjamin Sesko (left) scored for the third game in a row to win it.