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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought his fortune wasn't changing, his side managed to inflict Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly rightfully went ahead through the French striker's second penalty attempt. But they could not to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession through Joshua Zirkzee plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon for Palace

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for Glasner, who saw Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a serious problem prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled when proceeding down the tunnel directly following the final whistle.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton meant modifying the flank players, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Chances

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize since they possessed three more days to prepare and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

A long throw caused chaos in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson executed a reflex block on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Control

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities began to come frequently. Following wasted a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

But in a week where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact after recently producing excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, the young defender was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to protect his vision from the glare however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Strike

Having survived a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward while Zirkzee was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to secure vital three points elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.