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Precisely as the United manager probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, his side managed to inflict the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly justifiably opened the scoring through the French striker's second penalty attempt. However they failed to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back with a rapid double from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Difficult Encounter against Palace

This represented a difficult day concluding of a long week for the Palace boss, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a worrying issue in the first period.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel right after the final whistle.

Lineup Changes

The United manager minimized comparisons between the two coaches' tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed extra rest days and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery created confusion in the Palace area but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Superiority

The near miss functioned as a warning for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match after he sent efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days during discussions about Mateta's contract extension have stalled, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder drew the defender into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro had to trip Mateta in the penalty box.

Second Half Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to level the score post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was fouled outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, the home team struggled to create another chance as United were able to see out an important win elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.