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At the moment when Ruben Amorim likely believed his luck wasn't changing, the Red Devils 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 through their forward's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Day for The Eagles

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing after multiple matches for Glasner, who observed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a serious problem prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his feelings controlled as he headed toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding both managers' tactical approach during preparation, though recognizing that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton was to change both wing-backs, including the young winger shifting to the right side with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box yet remarkably Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Control

The close shave acted as an alert for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances started arriving in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities in midweek, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity after he sent efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

But in a week where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle after recently producing superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old had to trip Mateta in the penalty box.

Second Half Comeback

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Without Sarr's pace to depend on, Palace could barely muster another chance while the visitors managed to complete a crucial victory elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.