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At the moment when Ruben Amorim must have thought the team's momentum would never turn, the Red Devils delivered Crystal Palace's initial home loss in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly rightfully went ahead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to net versus Palace, United struck back with a rapid double from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Afternoon against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating day concluding after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who saw Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a worrying issue prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled when proceeding down the tunnel directly following the final whistle.

Lineup Adjustments

The United manager minimized parallels involving both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "simply perform 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, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit since they possessed extra rest days and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the Palace area however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Superiority

The close shave functioned as a warning for the home team post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by TV requirements.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. Following wasted multiple opportunities in midweek, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent attempts off target during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

But in a week during discussions about the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle and, having just made a brilliant block to stop the winger, the young defender could only bring down his compatriot inside the area.

Post-Interval Comeback

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Goal

Having survived a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Important Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to see out a crucial victory elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.