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Precisely as Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, the Red Devils secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via their forward's second penalty attempt. But they could not to convert superiority into goals and having failed to net versus Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession from their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Encounter for The Eagles

It was a frustrating encounter finishing of a long week for the home manager, who saw the Senegalese international depart hurt with a serious problem in the first period.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his emotions in check while walking toward the dressing room right after the game's end.

Tactical Adjustments

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach during preparation, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss facing ten Toffees meant modifying both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank while the Portuguese assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Opportunities

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize given that they had three more days to prepare and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Superiority

The close shave functioned as a warning for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances began to come frequently. Following wasted a hatful of chances during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days during discussions about the forward's renewal hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to stop the winger, the 20-year-old could only bring down Mateta inside the area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Goal

Following weathering a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was fouled near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, the home team struggled to create another chance while the visitors managed to complete a crucial victory which moves United move above Palace up to sixth spot.