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Just when Ruben Amorim likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition since February.

The Palace manager's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes through the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Difficult Day for Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing of a long week for Glasner, who witnessed his winger limp off with a serious problem in the first period.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued when proceeding off the pitch right after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Modifications

Amorim had played down parallels involving the two coaches' game philosophy ahead of the match, while admitting that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

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

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the Palace area but somehow the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Control

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked it might not be the striker's opportunity after he sent attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

But in a week when talks over the forward's renewal 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 prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to draw equal post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Winning Goal

Following weathering a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Crucial Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create another chance as United were able to complete vital three points which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.