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Precisely as Ruben Amorim probably assumed his luck remained negative, the Red Devils delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of their forward's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals and having failed to score against Palace, the visitors responded with a rapid double from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Encounter for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end after multiple matches for Glasner, who saw Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a serious problem prior to the break.

The United manager probably contained his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel immediately after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding the two coaches' strategic methods in the buildup, while admitting that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, including the young winger occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit since they possessed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Superiority

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing multiple opportunities in midweek, it seemed like it might not be the Frenchman's match as he pulled efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton drew the defender toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Strike

After enduring a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out vital three points that means United move above Palace to sixth position.