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At the moment when Ruben Amorim must have thought his luck would never turn, the Red Devils secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double via the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Difficult Day against Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who observed the Senegalese international depart hurt with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his reactions subdued as he headed toward the dressing room right after the final whistle.

Lineup Modifications

Amorim had played down similarities regarding both managers' game philosophy ahead of the match, while admitting that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance against 10-man Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed extra rest days and nearly scored first within the first minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Superiority

The close shave functioned as a warning for the home team after the early kick-off which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come frequently. Following wasted numerous attempts in midweek, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact following an earlier excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old had to trip Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.

The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to bring under control and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Winning Goal

Following weathering a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their situation enhanced a few minutes later while Zirkzee was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to complete an important win elevating United move above Palace up to sixth spot.