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Just when the United manager must have thought his fortune wasn't changing, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's second penalty attempt. However they failed to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes through Joshua Zirkzee and the English midfielder.

Disappointing Encounter for Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who saw his winger leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his emotions in check as he headed down the tunnel right after the game's end.

Tactical Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Attempts

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize since they possessed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Control

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by TV requirements.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances during European action, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

But in a week during discussions about the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact after recently producing superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old had to trip Mateta inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Winning Strike

Having survived a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Without Sarr's pace to depend on, Palace could barely muster further attempts allowing Amorim's team to complete an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.