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Just when Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, his side managed to inflict Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through the French striker's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, United struck back two times in quick succession via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Day for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing of a long week for the Palace boss, who witnessed the Senegalese international limp off with a concerning injury before half-time.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his reactions subdued while walking down the tunnel immediately after the final whistle.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton involved altering the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side while the Portuguese assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize given that they had extra rest days and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Dominance

The narrow escape acted as an alert for the home team following the midday start that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts began to come frequently. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it appeared it might not be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

But in a week where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro could only bring down Mateta in the penalty box.

Second Half Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to draw equal after the restart.

The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Strike

Following weathering a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better moments after as the Dutch attacker was brought down outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Important Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance while the visitors managed to secure vital three points that means the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.