United midfielder Casemiro gets sent off in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace as the Red Devils move to third on the Premier League table
Casemiro got sent off in United’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Last time out in the Premier League, United lost 3-2 against Arsenal, the league leaders. On Saturday Arsenal lost 1-0 to Everton.
Early on in the first half, Rashford won a penalty for United through a handball off Palace player Will Hughes. Bruno Fernandes stepped up and scored the opening goal.
Despite the win, United Manager Erik Ten Haag has a difficult task ahead of him. Casemiro, Scott McTomminay, and Donny Van De Beek are all out in midfield.
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Rashford scored the second goal with an easy finish after a move that featured some excellent short passage of play as United looked assured of a win as Palace struggled to generate chances.
Casemiro was set off in the 70th minute and will be available in the Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle. According to Premier League rules, players who receive a straight red card for violent behaviour are suspended for the next three contests.
In the 76th minute, Palace reduced the deficit through a deft Jeffrey Schlupp volley.
At full-time United players, Bruno Fernandes and Fred dropped to their knees following a hard-fought win. Marcus Rashford had barely anything left in the tank.
The visitors pushed forward in an attempt to get a point at Old Trafford, but United coach Erik ten Hag brought on Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof to hold on to victory.
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