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At the moment when the Portuguese coach must have thought his luck wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession through their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Afternoon for Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating day concluding of a long week for Glasner, who saw his winger limp off with a worrying issue prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his reactions subdued while walking down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' strategic methods ahead of the match, though recognizing that the opposition "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees meant modifying the flank players, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Early Chances

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit given that they had extra rest days and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery created confusion inside Palace's defense but somehow the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Superiority

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts started arriving frequently. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target during the first quarter.

First Score

However during a period where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender toward the tackle and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro had to trip his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

After Break Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to draw equal after the restart.

The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their day improved further moments after when the Netherlands forward was brought down outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder permitting Mount to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out an important win elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.