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At the moment when Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United managed to inflict the home side's first home defeat in domestic football since February.

The Palace manager'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 following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded with a rapid double through their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Afternoon against Palace

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 may have kept his emotions in check while walking toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton was to change the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Chances

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed extra rest days and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery generated disorder inside Palace's defense but somehow Dean Henderson made a close-range stop at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Superiority

The close shave functioned as a warning for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

Second Half Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score following halftime.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their day improved further a few minutes later while Zirkzee was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace up to sixth spot.