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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought his luck wasn't changing, the Red Devils secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded with a rapid double from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Afternoon against Palace

This represented a difficult encounter finishing following a busy period for Glasner, who saw Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a worrying issue before half-time.

The United manager probably contained his feelings controlled when proceeding off the pitch directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

The United manager minimized comparisons between the two coaches' tactical approach during preparation, while admitting that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the poor performance versus reduced Everton involved altering the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit since they possessed three more days to prepare and nearly scored first within the first minute.

An extended delivery created confusion in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Control

The near miss functioned as a warning for Palace following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances during European action, it looked it might not be the Frenchman's match after he sent efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

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

One more perfect ball from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into making contact following an earlier superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal following halftime.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Goal

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their day improved further moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance while the visitors managed to secure vital three points which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.