Manchester United managed to pick up all three points against Crystal Palace after Bruno Fernandes' penalty and Marcus Rashford's goal in the second half, which was enough for Erik Ten Hag's side to record their 13th consecutive home victory.
Manchester United were awarded an early penalty in the first half after Crystal Palace's Hughes touched Marcus Rashford's cross with his hand. Bruno Fernandes stepped up to dispatch the penalty effortlessly to put the Red Devils in front.
Marcus Rashford doubled the Red Devils' lead in the second after he converted Luke Shaw's excellent cross beyond the Crystal Palace goalkeeper.
However, Casemiro was shown a straight red card after the midfielder was involved in a fight between the two sides. The 30-year-old was spotted by VAR holding Crystal Palace's Hughes' neck. Schlupp scored a consolation goal for Crystal Palace as Manchester United sealed the victory with 10 men.
Manchester United is back to winning ways in the league after losing 3-2 to Arsenal at the Emirates two weeks ago. They have staked a stronger claim to the top four and are eight points behind first-place Arsenal, who have one game in hand.
Here are talking points from Manchester United's hard-fought victory.
> Careless Casemiro
The Brazilian can't be blamed for fighting for his teammate, but holding an opponent by the neck is totally wrong.
The 30-year-old would have gotten away with the careless behavior, but he was caught by VAR and was given his marching orders by the ref.
> Manchester United's home record
The Red Devils made it 13 straight home victories under Erik Ten Hag. That means Erik Ten Hag has broken Sir Alex Ferguson's record of 12 consecutive home victories.
> Old Trafford is a fortress.
No one has been able to pick a draw at Old Trafford since Newcastle United. Erik Ten Hag has drilled his side into a dormitory force.
They have beaten Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford this season.
> Marcus Rashford joins Premier League elite club
The Manchester United academy graduate scored Manchester United's second goal of the evening as the Red Devils went on to win 2-1.
His goal against Crystal Palace was his 70th Premier League goal. This means he now has more Premier League goals than Luis Suarez and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang combined.
> Lisandro Martinez, the commander of Manchester United's defense
The Argentine was at his usual best when Manchester United needed their defense to step up. With Casemiro red carded and Manchester United reduced to 10 men, Crystal Palace tried to take advantage and pressure the host.
They were unlucky to concede a goal, but Lisandro Martinez didn't give up his never-die mentality, as he ensured Crystal Palace attackers didn't get the goals they wanted.
Here are his stats from the game. Lisandro Martinez’s game by numbers vs. Crystal Palace
92% pass accuracy
77 touches
61 passes were completed.
7 ball recoveries
5 clearances
Three aerial duels were won.
2 of 2 tackles won
2 ground duels won
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