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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought the team's momentum wasn't changing, his side secured Crystal Palace's initial home loss in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant rightfully went ahead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control and having failed to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon against The Eagles

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end of a long week for Glasner, who saw his winger leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check as he headed down the tunnel immediately after the match's conclusion.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's strategic methods ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Chances

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the Palace area yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Control

The close shave served as a wake-up call for the home team post the lunchtime beginning that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. Following wasted numerous attempts in midweek, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days during discussions about the striker's new deal have stalled, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball from Wharton drew the defender into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender had to trip his compatriot inside the area.

After Break Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping 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

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities as United were able to secure a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace to sixth position.