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Just when the United manager must have thought the team's momentum would never turn, his side managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession through their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon against The Eagles

This represented a difficult day concluding following a busy period for the Palace boss, who observed Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a serious problem before half-time.

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

Tactical Changes

The United manager minimized similarities regarding the two coaches' strategic methods during preparation, although he acknowledged that the opposition "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss facing ten Toffees was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Opportunities

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos inside Palace's defense but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

The narrow escape acted as an alert for the home team post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving frequently. Following wasted numerous attempts on Thursday, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

But in a week when talks over the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block 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 shield his eyes from the glare however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Decisive Moment

Following weathering a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was brought down near the 18-yard line by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance as United were able to see out a crucial victory that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.