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Just when the United manager likely believed his fortune remained negative, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's second penalty attempt. However they failed to capitalize on their control and having failed to net versus Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Difficult Encounter against Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding after multiple matches for the home manager, who saw his winger depart hurt with a serious problem before half-time.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his feelings controlled as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the game's end.

Lineup Modifications

The United manager minimized comparisons between his and Glasner's game philosophy ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had extra rest days and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the Palace area however incredibly Dean Henderson made a close-range stop on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Palace post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted multiple opportunities on Thursday, it appeared could potentially not become Mateta's day when he twice dragged shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

However during a period when talks over the forward's renewal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

One more perfect ball from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to stop the winger, the 20-year-old had to trip Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to block the sun from the glare but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to level the score following halftime.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Winning Goal

Following weathering a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward while Zirkzee was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to complete a crucial victory that means the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.