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Just when the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in domestic football beginning in February.

The Palace manager's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. However they failed to convert superiority into goals and having failed to net versus Palace, United struck back with a rapid double through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Day for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing after multiple matches for Glasner, who observed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a serious problem in the first period.

The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch right after the game's end.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving his and Glasner's game philosophy in the buildup, while admitting that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Superiority

The near miss functioned as a warning for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities during European action, it appeared could potentially not become the striker's opportunity after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

First Score

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

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle following an earlier a brilliant block to stop the winger, the young defender had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to block the sun from the glare however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Important Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to complete a crucial victory that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.