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Just when Ruben Amorim probably assumed his luck wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant rightfully went ahead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who observed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a serious problem in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his reactions subdued while walking toward the dressing room directly following the final whistle.

Strategic Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding his and Glasner's strategic methods ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute 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 wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit given that they had extra rest days and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion inside Palace's defense yet remarkably Dean Henderson made a close-range stop at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Control

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start which was determined by TV requirements.

Rapidly attempts commenced appearing thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts in midweek, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity as he pulled attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from the England international lured Leny Yoro into making contact and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro was forced to foul Mateta inside the area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Decisive Strike

After enduring a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was tripped outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Important Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance while the visitors managed to secure vital three points that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.