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At the moment when the United manager must have thought his luck would never turn, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early rightfully went ahead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to make their dominance count after previously struggling to score against Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via Joshua Zirkzee plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Afternoon against Palace

It was a frustrating afternoon at the end after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who observed his winger leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his reactions subdued as he headed toward the dressing room immediately after the final whistle.

Strategic Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Opportunities

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed extra rest days and came close to leading within the first minute.

An extended delivery created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Control

The close shave functioned as a warning for Glasner's men following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances in midweek, it seemed like could potentially not become Mateta's day when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

However during a period where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal faced delays, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball from the England international drew the defender into the challenge following an earlier a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to shield his eyes from the glare but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal following halftime.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Goal

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further moments after while Zirkzee was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster another chance as United were able to complete a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace to sixth position.