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At the moment when Ruben Amorim likely believed his fortune remained negative, his side managed to inflict Crystal Palace's first home defeat in league competition from February onward.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession from their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Afternoon for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for Glasner, who saw Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a concerning injury in the first period.

The United manager probably contained his feelings controlled when proceeding down the tunnel immediately after the match's conclusion.

Tactical Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between his and Glasner's game philosophy ahead of the match, while admitting that Palace "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A long throw caused chaos inside Palace's defense however incredibly the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Control

The near miss functioned as a warning for the home team after the early kick-off that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted a hatful of chances in midweek, it appeared could potentially not become the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal have stalled, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge after recently producing excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

Second Half Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to bring under control while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Strike

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their day improved further shortly afterward while Zirkzee was fouled near the 18-yard line by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to see out a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace to sixth position.