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Just when the Portuguese coach must have thought the team's momentum wasn't changing, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Day for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing after multiple matches for the home manager, who saw his winger limp off with a worrying issue in the first period.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding down the tunnel immediately after the final whistle.

Lineup Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving the two coaches' game philosophy ahead of the match, though recognizing that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, including the young winger occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A long throw created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Dominance

The near miss functioned as a warning for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Rapidly attempts started arriving thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts during European action, it looked it might not be the Frenchman's match as he pulled efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

However during a period during discussions about Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge and, having just made superb interception to stop the winger, the young defender was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

After Break Recovery

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to block the sun from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their situation enhanced moments after while Zirkzee was brought down on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Crucial Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to secure an important win elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.