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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in league competition since February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly justifiably opened the scoring through the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes through their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Encounter against Palace

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end after multiple matches for Glasner, who witnessed the Senegalese international limp off with a worrying issue before half-time.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his feelings controlled as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the final whistle.

Lineup Modifications

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize given that they had extra rest days and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box however incredibly the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Dominance

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities started arriving in quick succession. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent attempts off target in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

But in a week where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension have stalled, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

One more perfect ball from Wharton drew the defender toward the tackle following an earlier excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta in the penalty box.

Post-Interval Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their day improved further a few minutes later while Zirkzee was fouled outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Crucial Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance as United were able to secure a crucial victory that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.