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Precisely as the Portuguese coach likely believed the team's momentum remained negative, the Red Devils secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

The Palace manager's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through the French striker's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes through the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult encounter finishing following a busy period for Glasner, who saw his winger leave injured with a worrying issue before half-time.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his reactions subdued when proceeding off the pitch right after the game's end.

Lineup Adjustments

The United manager minimized similarities regarding his and Glasner's tactical approach in the buildup, while admitting that Palace "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery created confusion inside Palace's defense however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Dominance

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was dictated by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities on Thursday, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old could only bring down his compatriot in the penalty box.

Second Half Recovery

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the glare but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Goal

Having survived a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was brought down on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities while the visitors managed to secure a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace into sixth place.