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Just when Ruben Amorim likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, his side secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition since February.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via the French striker's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon against The Eagles

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for Glasner, who saw his winger leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his emotions in check while walking down the tunnel immediately after the match's conclusion.

Tactical Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between the two coaches' strategic methods in the buildup, while admitting that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Superiority

The narrow escape acted as an alert for the home team following the midday start which was determined by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it appeared it might not be the striker's opportunity after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

First Score

However during a period where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into making contact and, having just made superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

After Break Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to block the sun from the glare however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Strike

After enduring a frantic moment as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Win

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts allowing Amorim's team to see out a crucial victory which moves United move above Palace to sixth position.