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Precisely as the United manager likely believed his luck would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Encounter for Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw his winger depart hurt with a serious problem in the first period.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the match's conclusion.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach during preparation, while admitting that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Early Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

A long throw generated disorder inside Palace's defense but somehow the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Superiority

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving frequently. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities on Thursday, it looked it might not be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase.

First Score

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

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into the challenge after recently producing superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender could only bring down his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to block the sun from the glare but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Decisive Goal

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their day improved further shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to complete an important win which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.