Michael Carrick has hailed Manchester United’s “personality” after a dramatic 2-1 triumph against Crystal Palace, which lifted them to third in the Premier League table. The hosts found themselves trailing early when Palace defender Maxence Lacroix rose to head home just four minutes into the contest.Despite the setback, United gradually found their rhythm as the match progressed.Manager Michael Carrick highlighted his squad’s mentality as the decisive factor in overturning the deficit.This marked the first occasion since December’s thrilling 4-4 encounter with Bournemouth that United had conceded the opening goal on home soil.The match’s defining moment arrived when Matheus Cunha twisted past Lacroix, only for the defender to grab hold of the Brazilian attacker.Referee Chris Kavanagh awarded a spot-kick and issued a red card to reduce Palace to 10 men.Bruno Fernandes stepped up to take the penalty, sending goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the wrong direction to restore parity for the hosts.Michael Carrick has hailed Manchester United’s ‘personality’ after a dramatic 2-1 triumph against Crystal Palace | GETTYBenjamin Sesko put United ahead just eight minutes after Fernandes had equalised, netting his seventh goal in six appearances to seal the comeback victory.The Slovenian striker’s decisive contribution capped a remarkable second-half turnaround for the Red Devils.Under Carrick’s stewardship, United have now claimed victory in six of their seven fixtures, demonstrating a consistency that has propelled them into the top three.The win underlined the squad’s resilience and ability to respond when circumstances turn against them, qualities that have become hallmarks of their recent resurgence in the league standings.Benjamin Sesko took his header well as Man Utd boosted their hopes of Champions League football next season | PACarrick said: “We spoke to them at half-time about being in that position, how we react, and showing that personality and the belief.”Football is tough at times and this league is tough so you’re not always going to have it your own way, but to come back like we did and turn the game in our favour is the biggest thing for me to take from it for sure.”United have not been as high as third since May 2023, the season they finished behind Manchester City and Arsenal, and belief is growing that Champions League football will return to Old Trafford next term.Sesko had scored only twice in his first 17 United appearances but has been thriving since a brace in the 2-2 draw at Burnley under caretaker boss Darren Fletcher.Bruno Fernandes also impressed as Man Utd beat Crystal Palace | PADespite the run of goals, Sunday was the first game Sesko has started under Carrick, but he rewarded the decision. Carrick said: “We’ve been working closely with him and connecting with him, building that relationship and trust.”A lot is on Ben. He has put the work in. He’s stayed positive, he knows how he wants to improve and he’s got some great strengths.”He is such a real threat. I am really excited where he can get to.”