MANCHESTER, England (Interstat) — Manchester United opened its Premier League season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The visitors stunned the home crowd when substitute Maxence Lacroix scored just four minutes after entering the match. United equalized in the 65th minute through forward Benjamin Šeško, assisted by Diogo Dalot. The winner came from midfielder Bruno Fernandes later in the half.

The match turned in the 56th minute when Lacroix received a red card, forcing Palace to play a man down. United capitalized on the advantage to secure the three points. The result defied a pregame projection that favored a draw. Crystal Palace’s season begins with a loss across all competitions.