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Just when the United manager probably assumed the team's momentum wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered the home side's initial home loss in the Premier League since February.

The Palace manager's team dominated early rightfully went ahead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control and having failed to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes from their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing day concluding of a long week for the Palace boss, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a serious problem before half-time.

The United manager may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding both managers' game philosophy ahead of the match, though recognizing that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss facing ten Toffees was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the Palace area but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Dominance

The narrow escape acted as an alert for the home team after the early kick-off that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. After missing a hatful of chances in midweek, it appeared it might not be Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

First Score

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro could only bring down his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to level the score after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Moment

Having survived a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was brought down on the edge of Palace's box 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 defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to complete an important win which moves United move above Palace into sixth place.