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At the moment when Ruben Amorim likely believed his fortune would never turn, his side secured Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. But they could not to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Difficult Day against The Eagles

This represented a difficult day concluding following a busy period for Glasner, who observed his winger limp off with a serious problem before half-time.

The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check while walking off the pitch directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Palace "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block near the net to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Control

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

Quickly opportunities began to come frequently. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it seemed like it might not be Mateta's day after he sent efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

However during a period where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension have stalled, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into making contact and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to block the sun from the glare however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Goal

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after when the Netherlands forward was brought down outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.