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Precisely as the Portuguese coach must have thought the team's momentum remained negative, his side secured the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes through their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Afternoon for The Eagles

It was a frustrating day concluding after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who witnessed the Senegalese international limp off with a concerning injury in the first period.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his reactions subdued as he headed toward the dressing room right after the final whistle.

Lineup Changes

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

His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton meant modifying the flank players, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Chances

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize given that they had three more days to prepare and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A long throw caused chaos in the home penalty box however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Dominance

The close shave functioned as a warning for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come frequently. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it appeared could potentially not become the Frenchman's match after he sent attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

However during a period when talks over the striker's new deal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score after the restart.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Having survived a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was brought down on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Important Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Palace could barely muster another chance while the visitors managed to complete vital three points that means United move above Palace to sixth position.