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Just when the United manager likely believed his luck remained negative, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of their forward's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to make their dominance count after previously struggling to net versus Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Afternoon against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his reactions subdued while walking down the tunnel right after the game's end.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding both managers' tactical approach 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 answer to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton was to change both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos inside Palace's defense yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Control

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Palace following the midday start that was scheduled by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities started arriving in quick succession. After missing numerous attempts in midweek, it looked it might not be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

But in a week during discussions about the striker's new deal faced delays, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into making contact and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old had to trip Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the glare however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Goal

After enduring a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out vital three points elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.