Sesko and Fernandes took centre stage, but this hero was the real difference for United in 2-1 comeback win vs. Palace

Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford. Here are our player ratings from the game. (A score of 6 is around average) Senne Lammens 6 – Well and truly beaten for Palace’s opener but delivered a flawless performance after that and intervened when needed. Diogo Dalot 5 – A number of poor passes but improved as the game and went on. Leny Yoro 4 – A tough opening, compounded by losing Maxence Lacroix for the goal. Like Dalot, he shook off the initial nerves and eventually settled into the game. Harry Maguire 7 – United’s standout defender. Dominant in his duels and imperious both on the ground and in the air. Absolutely superb! Luke Shaw 4 – Poor before he sustained an injury and had to be taken off. Hopefully it’s nothing serious and he returns swiftly. Casemiro 6 – A steady presence in midfield. He became more influential as the game went on and had two good opportunities to score, one in each half. Kobbie Mainoo 6 – Went about his job with minimum fuss. Bruno Fernandes 9 -Sensational! Made no mistake from the spot-kick to draw United level and then delivered a sublime ball to assist United’s second of the afternoon. He was pulling the strings and orchestrated the comeback. Captain’s performance! Bryan Mbeumo 5 – The ball sat up for him a few times, but he couldn’t quite bring it under his spell to find the back of the net. Matheus Cunha 7 – Won the penalty from which United restored parity. Benjamin Sesko 8 – Another game, another Sesko goal. He had little to feed on,but he kept going and was perfectly placed to meet Fernandes’ cross with a stunning bullet header. Substitutes Noussair Mazraoui 6 – Solid after coming on for Shaw. Amad 6 – Bright when he came on. Forced Dean Henderson into two good saves. Ayden Heaven 5 – On for the closing stages and helped United get over the line. Joshua Zirkzee 5 – Same as Heaven Featured image Stu Forster via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!