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Just when Ruben Amorim likely believed his luck would never turn, the Red Devils delivered Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in the Premier League since February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via their forward's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double from their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Difficult Afternoon for The Eagles

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing following a busy period for the home manager, who witnessed the Senegalese international leave injured with a serious problem before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his reactions subdued when proceeding off the pitch immediately after the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding the two coaches' game philosophy ahead of the match, while admitting that Palace "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton meant modifying the flank players, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos inside Palace's defense yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Superiority

The near miss 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 a hatful of chances in midweek, it seemed like could potentially not become the striker's opportunity as he pulled shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

First Score

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

One more perfect ball from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into making contact after recently producing a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro could only bring down Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to shield his eyes from the glare however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their day improved further moments after while Zirkzee was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Important Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Palace could barely muster further attempts while the visitors managed to secure an important win that means United move above Palace into sixth place.