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Just when Ruben Amorim likely believed his fortune remained negative, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through their forward's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double from the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Difficult Encounter for Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding following a busy period for Glasner, who saw his winger depart hurt with a serious problem before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel right after the match's conclusion.

Tactical Adjustments

The United manager minimized comparisons between both managers' game philosophy ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton involved altering the flank players, including the young winger shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute.

An extended delivery created confusion in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Control

The near miss functioned as a warning for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances began to come in quick succession. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity as he pulled shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender had to trip Mateta inside the area.

Second Half Comeback

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Decisive Moment

After enduring a chaotic situation as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further shortly afterward while Zirkzee was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance allowing Amorim's team to see out vital three points elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.