5 Best Manchester United Comebacks under Jose Mourinho

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2. Crystal Palace vs Manchester United(2-3), Premier League(2017-18)

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Just after that comeback win against Chelsea, Manchester United visited Crystal Palace who were themselves determined to get out of the relegation zone. The Eagles had a dream start when Andros Townsend's strike took a huge deflection off Lindelof as they went into the half-time with a goal advantage.

Palace doubled their lead after the break in the 48th minute when United were caught napping while complaining to the referee as Jeffrey Schlupp used the lapse to set Van Aanholt for a composed finish.

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Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Premier League
Crystal Palace v Manchester United - Premier League

United produced a swift response via Chris Smalling who headed home from an Antonio Valencia cross following a corner. Palace resorted to defending deep while United continued to pile on the pressure and were duly rewarded when Romelu Lukaku brought the game back on level terms.

David de Gea produced a world class save to deny Christian Benteke from close range which turned out to be significant when Nemanja Matic produced a sensational half-volley from 30 yards into the stoppage time to break Palace hearts.

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Edited by Rajdeep Puri
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