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Just when the United manager must have thought the team's momentum wasn't changing, the Red Devils managed to inflict the home side's first home defeat in domestic football from February onward.

The Palace manager's players started strongly rightfully went ahead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Afternoon for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for the home manager, who observed the Senegalese international limp off with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his feelings controlled while walking off the pitch right after the game's end.

Lineup Modifications

Amorim had played down similarities regarding his and Glasner's 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 was to change the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Chances

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A long throw caused chaos in the Palace area but somehow the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Superiority

The close shave acted as an alert for the home team post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. After missing a hatful of chances during European action, it appeared it might not be Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal have stalled, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman into making contact and, having just made superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old could only bring down Mateta inside the area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to block the sun from the glare but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to bring under control while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Decisive Goal

Having survived a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance as United were able to complete a crucial victory that means the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.