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At the moment when Ruben Amorim must have thought his luck would never turn, Manchester United secured Crystal Palace's initial home loss in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead via their forward's second penalty attempt. But they could not to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to score against Palace, United struck back with a rapid double through their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Encounter against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult day concluding after multiple matches for Glasner, who observed his winger depart hurt with a concerning injury in the first period.

The United manager may have kept his reactions subdued as he headed down the tunnel directly following the game's end.

Strategic Adjustments

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

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

A long throw generated disorder in the Palace area but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Control

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

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing frequently. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked it might not be Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

However during a period during discussions about Mateta's contract extension faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton drew the defender toward the tackle and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to block the sun from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Winning Moment

Having survived a chaotic situation as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was brought down near the 18-yard line by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities while the visitors managed to complete a crucial victory that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.