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Just when Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, his side delivered Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via the French striker's second penalty attempt. However they failed to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to net versus Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double through the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon for Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing of a long week for Glasner, who witnessed his winger limp off with a concerning injury in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check while walking off the pitch immediately after the final whistle.

Tactical Modifications

The United manager minimized similarities regarding his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, though recognizing that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton meant modifying the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had three more days to prepare and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

A long throw created confusion inside Palace's defense but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Control

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances during European action, it looked could potentially not become the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

First Score

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball from Wharton lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle following an earlier superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area.

After Break Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to draw equal following halftime.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Strike

Following weathering a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their day improved further a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was brought down near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Important Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts while the visitors managed to secure an important win that means United move above Palace into sixth place.