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Precisely as the United manager must have thought his luck remained negative, his side delivered 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 through the French striker's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Day for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult encounter finishing of a long week for the home manager, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel right after the final whistle.

Lineup Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees meant modifying the wide defenders, including the young winger occupying the right wing with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed extra rest days and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the Palace area yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Superiority

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off which was determined by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities began to come frequently. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts in midweek, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity as he pulled attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal have stalled, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old had to trip Mateta in the penalty box.

After Break Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the glare yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

Having survived a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their day improved further shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Vital Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts as United were able to see out vital three points which moves United move above Palace up to sixth spot.