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Just when the United manager must have thought his fortune would never turn, Manchester United delivered the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition from February onward.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals and having failed to score against Palace, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Encounter for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for the Palace boss, who saw the Senegalese international limp off with a concerning injury before half-time.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued when proceeding toward the dressing room right after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Adjustments

The United manager minimized parallels involving the two coaches' tactical approach 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 disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, including the young winger moving to the right flank while the Portuguese assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed extra rest days and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A long throw generated disorder in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Control

The near miss acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities in midweek, it appeared it might not be Mateta's day when he twice dragged shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle after recently producing excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, Yoro was forced to foul his compatriot in the penalty box.

Post-Interval Recovery

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the glare however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to draw equal post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Strike

Following weathering a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Important Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Palace could barely muster further attempts while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace up to sixth spot.