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At the moment when the United manager must have thought the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United delivered the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring through the French striker's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to net versus Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession from their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Encounter for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for the home manager, who saw the Senegalese international limp off with a concerning injury prior to the break.

The United manager may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding toward the dressing room immediately after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between his and Glasner's game philosophy ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that the opposition "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit given that they had three more days to prepare and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery created confusion in the Palace area however incredibly Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Dominance

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Palace post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities started arriving thick and fast. After missing multiple opportunities in midweek, it appeared could potentially not become the striker's opportunity as he pulled efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball from the England international lured Leny Yoro into making contact and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro was forced to foul Mateta inside the area.

Second Half Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to level the score following halftime.

The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Moment

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their day improved further a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance while the visitors managed to secure a crucial victory that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.