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Soccer-United close on return to Europe's top table with Palace win

By Mike Collett

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LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Manchester United took a big step towards a return to their once-permanent place among Europe's aristocrats when they beat a resilient Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday to close in on a Champions League place.