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Precisely as the United manager probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, the Red Devils secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes from their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Difficult Day against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end after multiple matches for the home manager, who witnessed the Senegalese international leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued while walking off the pitch directly following the game's end.

Tactical Modifications

The United manager minimized parallels involving his and Glasner's strategic methods in the buildup, though recognizing that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Chances

Amorim's team probably recognized a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Control

The near miss acted as an alert for Glasner's men following the midday start that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

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

A further accurate delivery from Wharton lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle after recently producing a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to level the score following halftime.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Winning Goal

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Vital Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to call on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities while the visitors managed to secure a crucial victory that means United move above Palace into sixth place.