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Precisely as the United manager likely believed the team's momentum wasn't changing, Manchester United secured Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in the Premier League from February onward.

The Palace manager's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. However they failed to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double via their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Day against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing day concluding following a busy period for Glasner, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

The United manager probably contained his feelings controlled while walking off the pitch right after the game's end.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding both managers' game philosophy during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton was to change both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Chances

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the home penalty box yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop near the net to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Superiority

The close shave functioned as a warning for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities started arriving thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities during European action, it looked it might not be Mateta's day when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

But in a week where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal have stalled, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

Post-Interval Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Moment

After enduring a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their day improved further moments after as the Dutch attacker was brought down outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to secure an important win elevating United move above Palace up to sixth spot.