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Precisely as the Portuguese coach must have thought the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition since February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to score against Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession from their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Difficult Encounter against The Eagles

This represented a difficult day concluding after multiple matches for the home manager, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his feelings controlled when proceeding off the pitch immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Adjustments

The United manager minimized comparisons between his and Glasner's strategic methods in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed extra rest days and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Superiority

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day when he twice dragged attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

But in a week where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from the England international lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle after recently producing excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Moment

Having survived a chaotic situation as the forward came close once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Palace could barely muster further attempts allowing Amorim's team to see out an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.