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Precisely as the United manager must have thought his fortune would never turn, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via their forward's second penalty attempt. 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 plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Encounter against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for the home manager, who saw his winger leave injured with a concerning injury in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his feelings controlled while walking off the pitch directly following the game's end.

Tactical Modifications

The United manager minimized parallels involving both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, including the young winger occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the Palace area however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop near the net to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

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

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing in quick succession. Following wasted numerous attempts on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become the striker's opportunity after he sent efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

First Score

Yet amid days during discussions about the striker's new deal have stalled, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery from the England international lured Leny Yoro into making contact and, having just made a brilliant block to stop the winger, Yoro was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun but he will be disappointed enabling Amorim's team to level the score following halftime.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Moment

After enduring a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Crucial Victory

Without Sarr's pace to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance allowing Amorim's team to see out vital three points which moves United move above Palace to sixth position.