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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought his fortune remained negative, the Red Devils secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. However they failed to make their dominance count and having failed to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double from the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Afternoon for Palace

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who observed Ismaïla Sarr 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 final whistle.

Strategic Adjustments

The United manager minimized similarities regarding his and Glasner's strategic methods during preparation, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton involved altering both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had three more days to prepare and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

A long throw created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Control

The close shave acted as an alert for the home team after the early kick-off which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it seemed like it might not be the Frenchman's match as he pulled efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

However during a period during discussions about the forward's renewal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder drew the defender into making contact following an earlier a brilliant block to stop the winger, the 20-year-old could only bring down his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Strike

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was brought down on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Important Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to secure vital three points elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.