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Just when the United manager probably assumed his fortune remained negative, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of their forward's retaken penalty. But they could not to capitalize on their control and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded with a rapid double from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Difficult Afternoon against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing day concluding of a long week for Glasner, who saw the Senegalese international leave injured with a serious problem before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his emotions in check when proceeding toward the dressing room directly following the game's end.

Tactical Adjustments

The United manager minimized similarities regarding the two coaches' tactical approach ahead of the match, though recognizing that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton was to change the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Control

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked it might not be the Frenchman's match after he sent efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days during discussions about the striker's new deal faced delays, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery from the England international drew the defender into making contact after recently producing superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Important Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, the home team struggled to create further attempts while the visitors managed to complete an important win that means United move above Palace to sixth position.