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Precisely as the United manager must have thought his luck wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in the Premier League from February onward.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early rightfully went ahead via the French striker's second penalty attempt. However they failed to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes through the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon for Palace

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who witnessed his winger depart hurt with a worrying issue in the first period.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his reactions subdued as he headed off the pitch immediately after the final whistle.

Strategic Changes

The United manager minimized parallels involving the two coaches' game philosophy ahead of the match, though recognizing that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, including the young winger shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion inside Palace's defense yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Control

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

Rapidly attempts began to come frequently. After missing numerous attempts on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

However during a period where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal have stalled, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass by the midfielder drew the defender into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard 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 draw equal after the restart.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Goal

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their day improved further moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to secure an important win that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.