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Precisely as the United manager must have thought his fortune would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League since February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early rightfully went ahead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes via their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Afternoon for The Eagles

It was a frustrating encounter finishing after multiple matches for Glasner, who saw Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a concerning injury prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his emotions in check as he headed down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Adjustments

The United manager minimized similarities regarding the two coaches' game philosophy in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, including the young winger occupying the right wing while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and almost went ahead within the first minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos inside Palace's defense yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Control

The close shave functioned as a warning for the home team after the early kick-off that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances in midweek, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day when he twice dragged attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days during discussions about the forward's renewal hit obstacles, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman into making contact and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area.

Post-Interval Recovery

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Goal

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after when the Netherlands forward was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Palace could barely muster another chance while the visitors managed to secure a crucial victory which moves United move above Palace up to sixth spot.