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Just when the United manager likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, the Red Devils delivered Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in league competition from February onward.

The Palace manager's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's second penalty attempt. However they failed to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Afternoon against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for Glasner, who saw his winger depart hurt with a worrying issue in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his feelings controlled while walking off the pitch immediately after the game's end.

Strategic Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving both managers' game philosophy during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton involved altering the flank players, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Attempts

United must have sensed a chance to benefit given that they had extra rest days and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Control

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

Quickly opportunities started arriving in quick succession. Following wasted a hatful of chances during European action, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

First Score

But in a week where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

Second Half Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to draw equal post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Decisive Goal

Having survived a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their day improved further moments after as the Dutch attacker was brought down outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Important Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.