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Just when the Portuguese coach must have thought the team's momentum wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in domestic football beginning in February.

The Palace manager's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back with a rapid double via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Encounter for The Eagles

It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for the home manager, who observed his winger leave injured with a concerning injury prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his feelings controlled as he headed off the pitch directly following the match's conclusion.

Lineup Modifications

Amorim had played down comparisons between the two coaches' strategic methods ahead of the match, while admitting that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize given that they had extra rest days and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Control

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Rapidly attempts commenced appearing frequently. Following wasted a hatful of chances during European action, it appeared it might not be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

But in a week where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal have stalled, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

After Break Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Winning Strike

Having survived a chaotic situation as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was fouled outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to secure an important win which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.