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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought his fortune remained negative, the Red Devils delivered Crystal Palace's first home defeat in the Premier League beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly justifiably opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded with a rapid double through Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Difficult Day for Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding following a busy period for the home manager, who saw the Senegalese international limp off with a serious problem before half-time.

The United manager probably contained his feelings controlled as he headed off the pitch immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving both managers' game philosophy ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees involved altering the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed extra rest days and came close to leading within the first minute.

A long throw generated disorder in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Dominance

The close shave acted as an alert for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target during the first quarter.

First Score

However during a period when talks over the striker's new deal have stalled, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his compatriot in the penalty box.

Second Half Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their day improved further shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create another chance as United were able to see out vital three points which moves United move above Palace into sixth place.