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At the moment when the United manager likely believed the team's momentum remained negative, the Red Devils managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in domestic football beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. But they could not to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes through Joshua Zirkzee plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Day against The Eagles

It was a frustrating encounter finishing of a long week for the home manager, who observed the Senegalese international leave injured with a concerning injury prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his feelings controlled as he headed down the tunnel immediately after the game's end.

Strategic Modifications

Amorim had played down similarities regarding the two coaches' strategic methods ahead of the match, while admitting that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the poor performance against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the Palace area but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Dominance

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

Rapidly attempts started arriving in quick succession. After missing multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match as he pulled attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

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

Another precise pass by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into making contact after recently producing a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the low sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Strike

After enduring a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their day improved further moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to see out a crucial victory that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.