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Just when the Portuguese coach likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, the Red Devils secured the home side's first home defeat in league competition from February onward.

The Palace manager's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end following a busy period for Glasner, who saw the Senegalese international leave injured with a concerning injury before half-time.

The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check as he headed toward the dressing room right after the game's end.

Strategic Modifications

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' strategic methods during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton meant modifying the flank players, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson made a close-range stop near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Superiority

The close shave functioned as a warning for Palace following the midday start which was determined by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities began to come thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances during European action, it appeared could potentially not become Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension have stalled, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to stop the winger, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to level the score following halftime.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Winning Strike

After enduring a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts while the visitors managed to see out an important win which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.