Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits they were fortunate with victory at Crystal Palace.
United ended a run of three defeats thanks to goals from Juan Mata (penalty) and Marouane Fellaini.
"Football is crazy," Van Gaal said, following United's fortuitous win.
"When you see how we have played against Chelsea, Everton and West Bromwich Albion and you compare it with today, in that row of matches this was not our best match. But you win and that is also the beauty of football.
"What I have seen today is a fighting spirit of my team and that I have said to my players, 'When you fight like you have fought today, we are difficult to beat'.
"I am very happy with this result. It brings us a big step closer to our goal and now I we shall sit (on Sunday) with a fantastic glass of wine to see the match Chelsea against Liverpool."