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Precisely as the United manager probably assumed his luck would never turn, the Red Devils secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes from Joshua Zirkzee and the English midfielder.

Difficult Afternoon against The Eagles

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end following a busy period for the home manager, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a concerning injury in the first period.

The United manager probably contained his reactions subdued as he headed down the tunnel right after the final whistle.

Tactical Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, while admitting that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change the wide defenders, including the young winger moving to the right flank with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder inside Palace's defense but somehow the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Control

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle and, having just made a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender had to trip Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities as United were able to see out an important win that means United move above Palace into sixth place.