Nigerian football icon Asisat Oshoala was absolutely buzzing after Manchester United clawed their way to third in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2–1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Michael Carrick's revitalised Reds kept their impressive run going, leapfrogging Aston Villa on goal difference and now sitting just eight points adrift of league leaders Manchester City.
Man Utd vs Crystal Palace: The Lowdown
It was a game of two halves, kicked off by an early shocker for the home crowd and a pivotal red card that swung the momentum.
Early Setback (4'): Maxence Lacroix muscled past Leny Yoro from a corner, powering a header beyond Senne Lammens for a 1–0 lead – the earliest goal United have conceded this season.
Turning Point (56'): Lacroix went from hero to villain, hauling down Matheus Cunha in the box. VAR intervened, prompting referee Chris Kavanagh to award a penalty and a straight red card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
The Comeback (57' & 65'): Bruno Fernandes coolly converted the spot-kick to level the scores, then delivered a pinpoint cross for Benjamin Sesko to emphatically head home, completing the turnaround.
Goalkeeper Showdown
Senne Lammens: Beaten early on, but pulled off a heroic save to deny Ismaila Sarr a 2–0 lead with a first-half stunner.
Dean Henderson: The former United shot-stopper shone on his return to Old Trafford, making world-class saves from Fernandes and Casemiro to keep Palace in the contest.
Oshoala's Title Hopes Ignite
Super Falcons star and devoted United fan Asisat Oshoala, currently in sensational form in Saudi Arabia, lit up social media after the match.
“Eyes on d premier League jor,” she declared on her X (formerly Twitter) account, joining the chorus of fans daring to dream of a title challenge.
With third place now secured, her optimism perfectly mirrors the growing belief that a genuine title push is on the cards.