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Just when the United manager likely believed the team's momentum remained negative, his side secured the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Palace manager's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through their forward's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count after previously struggling to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes via Joshua Zirkzee and the English midfielder.

Disappointing Day for The Eagles

This represented a difficult encounter finishing of a long week for Glasner, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

The United manager probably contained his emotions in check when proceeding toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Tactical Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach during preparation, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Chances

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos inside Palace's defense however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Control

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off which was determined by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities started arriving frequently. After missing a hatful of chances during European action, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period during discussions about Mateta's contract extension have stalled, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge after recently producing excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender could only bring down Mateta in the penalty box.

Second Half Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities as United were able to secure a crucial victory which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.