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Just when the United manager likely believed his fortune wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered Crystal Palace's first home defeat in domestic football from February onward.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through their forward's retaken penalty. However they failed to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession from their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Disappointing Encounter for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing day concluding following a busy period for the Palace boss, who observed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a worrying issue in the first period.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his feelings controlled when proceeding down the tunnel immediately after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton involved altering both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Early Chances

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

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Dominance

The close shave functioned as a warning for the home team after the early kick-off which was determined by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked could potentially not become the striker's opportunity as he pulled attempts off target in the initial phase.

First Score

However during a period when talks over the forward's renewal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into the challenge and, having just made superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Second Half Recovery

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score following halftime.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Strike

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was brought down outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out an important win that means United move above Palace into sixth place.