London, Feb. 4 (BNA): After reigniting hopes of a Premier League title challenge, Manchester United are no longer counting the cost of Casemiro’s red card in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
The Brazil international was sent off in the second half for grabbing Palace midfielder Will Hughes by the neck and will now be served a three-match ban for violent behaviour.
Casemiro was sent off in the 70th minute, shortly after Marcus Rashford had put Erik ten Hag’s side 2-0 up.
His absence was immediately felt as Palace put up a tense finish, with Geoffrey Schlupp scoring six minutes after Casemiro was sent off.
Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring early on from the penalty spot and United looked poised for victory when Rashford added the second.
But in front of an increasingly nervous crowd at Old Trafford, Palace dominated once the home side were reduced to 10 men.
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