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Just when the United manager probably assumed his luck remained negative, his side managed to inflict the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to capitalize on their control and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Encounter against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult day concluding of a long week for the home manager, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a serious problem in the first period.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his emotions in check as he headed off the pitch right after the match's conclusion.

Lineup Modifications

Amorim had played down parallels involving the two coaches' tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize given that they had three more days to prepare and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder inside Palace's defense but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Superiority

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for the home team following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity as he pulled shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

First Score

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension have stalled, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro had to trip his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Goal

After enduring a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their day improved further shortly afterward while Zirkzee was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Important Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Palace could barely muster further attempts allowing Amorim's team to secure a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace up to sixth spot.