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At the moment when Ruben Amorim likely believed his fortune would never turn, Manchester United secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly justifiably opened the scoring by way of the French striker's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals and having failed to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession via the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Difficult Afternoon for Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for Glasner, who witnessed the Senegalese international leave injured with a serious problem before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check while walking off the pitch immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees involved altering the flank players, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Chances

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A long throw generated disorder inside Palace's defense but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Dominance

The close shave served as a wake-up call for the home team following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come thick and fast. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it seemed like it might not be the Frenchman's match after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

However during a period where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge after recently producing superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area.

After Break Recovery

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the glare however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Goal

Following weathering a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their day improved further moments after when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts allowing Amorim's team to see out vital three points that means the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.