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Precisely as the United manager likely believed his luck would never turn, the Red Devils delivered the home side's first home defeat in league competition beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's retaken penalty. However they failed to capitalize on their control and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded with a rapid double via their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Day for Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating day concluding of a long week for Glasner, who witnessed his winger leave injured with a serious problem in the first period.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch directly following the game's end.

Tactical Modifications

The United manager minimized similarities regarding both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton was to change both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Opening Chances

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery created confusion in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Superiority

The near miss functioned as a warning for Palace following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted numerous attempts during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old could only bring down his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Second Half Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to block the sun from the setting sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to draw equal after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Strike

Having survived a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Vital Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance allowing Amorim's team to secure a crucial victory elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.