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At the moment when the Portuguese coach must have thought his fortune wasn't changing, Manchester United secured the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition since February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes via Joshua Zirkzee and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Encounter against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing after multiple matches for the home manager, who observed his winger limp off with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his emotions in check when proceeding toward the dressing room right after the game's end.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding both managers' game philosophy in the buildup, while admitting that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton involved altering both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Chances

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save near the net to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

The close shave acted as an alert for Glasner's men following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted a hatful of chances during European action, it seemed like it might not be Mateta's day as he pulled shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

However during a period during discussions about the striker's new deal faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle following an earlier a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta in the penalty box.

After Break Recovery

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to level the score following halftime.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Strike

After enduring a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was tripped outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance allowing Amorim's team to complete vital three points elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.