🔗 Share this article

Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought his fortune would never turn, his side delivered Crystal Palace's initial home loss in domestic football since February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly rightfully went ahead via the French striker's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to make their dominance count and having failed to score against Palace, United struck back two times in quick succession through Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Day against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding toward the dressing room directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton meant modifying the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank while the Portuguese assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos inside Palace's defense but somehow Dean Henderson made a close-range stop near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Dominance

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come thick and fast. Following wasted multiple opportunities on Thursday, it appeared it might not be Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

But in a week where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle after recently producing excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

After Break Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Strike

Having survived a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better moments after as the Dutch attacker was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Without Sarr's pace to utilize, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.