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Just when the United manager must have thought his luck wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition since February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring via Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to capitalize on their control and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Day for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing day concluding after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued as he headed down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Lineup Adjustments

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the wide defenders, including the young winger moving to the right flank with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery created confusion in the Palace area but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Control

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

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. Following wasted numerous attempts on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge and, having just made superb interception to stop the winger, Yoro could only bring down Mateta in the penalty box.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to block the sun from the glare however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Decisive Goal

Having survived a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder permitting Mount to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Vital Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to call on, the home team struggled to create another chance allowing Amorim's team to see out an important win which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.