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Just when the Portuguese coach probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, Manchester United secured the home side's first home defeat in domestic football from February onward.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Day against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw the Senegalese international leave injured with a serious problem in the first period.

The United manager likely maintained his feelings controlled when proceeding toward the dressing room right after the final whistle.

Lineup Modifications

The United manager minimized comparisons between both managers' game philosophy in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton involved altering the flank players, including the young winger shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

A long throw generated disorder inside Palace's defense however incredibly Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Control

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

However during a period where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact after recently producing a brilliant block to stop the winger, Yoro was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

After Break Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the glare yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Strike

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Important Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to complete a crucial victory elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.