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At the moment when Ruben Amorim likely believed his fortune remained negative, the Red Devils managed to inflict Crystal Palace's first home defeat in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes through Joshua Zirkzee plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Day for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult encounter finishing of a long week for Glasner, who saw the Senegalese international depart hurt with a serious problem before half-time.

The United manager may have kept his reactions subdued as he headed down the tunnel right after the final whistle.

Lineup Adjustments

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton involved altering both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and almost went ahead within the first minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Superiority

The close shave acted as an alert for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come frequently. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts in midweek, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the glare but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to draw equal following halftime.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory that means the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.