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Precisely as the United manager must have thought his luck wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football beginning in February.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to net versus Palace, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Day for Palace

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who witnessed his winger limp off with a worrying issue in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch immediately after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving the two coaches' strategic methods in the buildup, while admitting that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton involved altering the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Dominance

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start which was determined by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts on Thursday, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension have stalled, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old could only bring down his compatriot in the penalty box.

Post-Interval Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to block the sun from the setting sun but he will be disappointed enabling Amorim's team to draw equal after the restart.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Goal

Following weathering a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, the home team struggled to create another chance allowing Amorim's team to complete a crucial victory elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.