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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought his fortune wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, the visitors responded with a rapid double from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Day for Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding of a long week for the Palace boss, who observed his winger limp off with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his reactions subdued when proceeding off the pitch right after the game's end.

Tactical Changes

The United manager minimized comparisons between both managers' game philosophy during preparation, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance versus reduced Everton involved altering the wide defenders, including the young winger moving to the right flank with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Chances

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the Palace area however incredibly Dean Henderson made a close-range stop near the net to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Superiority

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Palace following the midday start that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it seemed like it might not be the striker's opportunity after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro had to trip Mateta inside the area.

Post-Interval Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder permitting Mount to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Win

Without Sarr's pace to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to see out an important win elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.