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Just when the United manager probably assumed the team's momentum wasn't changing, his side managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via the French striker's second penalty attempt. But they could not to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes through their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Difficult Encounter against Palace

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a concerning injury in the first period.

The United manager may have kept his reactions subdued as he headed off the pitch directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

The United manager minimized similarities regarding his and Glasner's game philosophy in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance facing ten Toffees was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the home penalty box yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Dominance

The close shave functioned as a warning for the home team following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted a hatful of chances in midweek, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days when talks over the forward's renewal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro could only bring down his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to block the sun from the low sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Winning Strike

After enduring a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.