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Precisely as Ruben Amorim probably assumed his luck would never turn, Manchester United delivered the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. 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 via the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Day against The Eagles

It was a frustrating day concluding after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who observed his winger limp off with a concerning injury prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his feelings controlled when proceeding toward the dressing room immediately after the final whistle.

Tactical Modifications

Amorim had played down comparisons between the two coaches' game philosophy during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block near the net to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing frequently. Following wasted a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared it might not be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

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

Another precise pass from the England international lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle after recently producing excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, Yoro had to trip his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to block the sun from the low sun but he will be disappointed enabling Amorim's team to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Moment

Following weathering a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their afternoon got even better moments after while Zirkzee was brought down outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.