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Precisely as the United manager must have thought his luck would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded with a rapid double through Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Day for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult day concluding following a busy period for the Palace boss, who witnessed the Senegalese international depart hurt with a serious problem before half-time.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued when proceeding down the tunnel directly following the game's end.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding his and Glasner's strategic methods in the buildup, while admitting that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton involved altering both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Chances

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save near the net to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Control

The close shave functioned as a warning for Palace following the midday start that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances began to come thick and fast. Following wasted multiple opportunities during European action, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro had to trip his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

After Break Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the glare yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

After enduring a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was fouled near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities as United were able to secure a crucial victory which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.