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At the moment when Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via their forward's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals and having failed to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double through their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Afternoon for The Eagles

It was a frustrating encounter finishing after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who witnessed the Senegalese international depart hurt with a serious problem prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his emotions in check while walking toward the dressing room directly following the final whistle.

Lineup Adjustments

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' strategic methods ahead of the match, while admitting that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, including the young winger occupying the right wing with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson made a close-range stop near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Dominance

The close shave functioned as a warning for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances during European action, it appeared it might not be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

But in a week when talks over the striker's new deal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder drew the defender into making contact and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul Mateta inside the area.

After Break Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun 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 enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Goal

Following weathering a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward while Zirkzee was fouled near the 18-yard line by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to complete an important win which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.