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At the moment when Ruben Amorim likely believed his luck wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in league competition from February onward.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early 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 score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Encounter for The Eagles

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

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his reactions subdued when proceeding off the pitch immediately after the game's end.

Strategic Modifications

Amorim had played down parallels involving his and Glasner's strategic methods in the buildup, although he acknowledged that the opposition "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the poor performance against 10-man Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Superiority

The near miss functioned as a warning for the home team following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances commenced appearing frequently. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts during European action, it appeared it might not be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal have stalled, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder drew the defender into making contact following an earlier excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his compatriot in the penalty box.

After Break Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Strike

Having survived a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to see out vital three points which moves United move above Palace into sixth place.