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At the moment when the United manager must have thought his fortune remained negative, Manchester United delivered the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early rightfully went ahead by way of the French striker's second penalty attempt. But they could not to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Difficult Encounter for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for Glasner, who saw the Senegalese international leave injured with a serious problem prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his emotions in check while walking off the pitch directly following the match's conclusion.

Strategic Adjustments

Amorim had played down parallels involving both managers' game philosophy during preparation, while admitting that Palace "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Attempts

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

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Dominance

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances began to come thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts on Thursday, it seemed like could potentially not become Mateta's day when he twice dragged shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

But in a week during discussions about the striker's new deal hit obstacles, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball from Wharton lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

After Break Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to level the score following halftime.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Moment

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to secure a crucial victory that means United move above Palace into sixth place.