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Just when the Portuguese coach likely believed his fortune would never turn, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition since February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession from Joshua Zirkzee plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Encounter against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing day concluding after multiple matches for the home manager, who witnessed the Senegalese international leave injured with a concerning injury prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his emotions in check while walking down the tunnel right after the match's conclusion.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's game philosophy ahead of the match, though recognizing 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 meant modifying the flank players, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize since they possessed extra rest days and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

A long throw created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Superiority

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities started arriving frequently. Following wasted a hatful of chances in midweek, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

However during a period when talks over the forward's renewal have stalled, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder drew the defender into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro could only bring down his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the setting sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their day improved further shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out vital three points which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.