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Just when the United manager likely believed the team's momentum remained negative, the Red Devils secured Crystal Palace's initial home loss in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly justifiably opened the scoring via the French striker's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back with a rapid double from their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Encounter against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end after multiple matches for the home manager, who witnessed the Senegalese international depart hurt with a worrying issue prior to the break.

The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the game's end.

Strategic Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the Palace area however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Dominance

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Palace following the midday start that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities started arriving thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day when he twice dragged shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

But in a week when talks over the forward's renewal have stalled, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge after recently producing excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to level the score following halftime.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Strike

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Crucial Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to utilize, the home team struggled to create further attempts allowing Amorim's team to secure an important win that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.