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At the moment when Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, his side managed to inflict the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to net versus Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession from Joshua Zirkzee and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Day for Palace

It was a frustrating afternoon at the end of a long week for Glasner, who saw his winger limp off with a concerning injury in the first period.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his reactions subdued as he headed off the pitch directly following the final whistle.

Lineup Changes

The United manager minimized comparisons between the two coaches' game philosophy ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton involved altering both wing-backs, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit given that they had extra rest days and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A long throw caused chaos inside Palace's defense however incredibly Dean Henderson made a close-range stop at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Control

The near miss served as a wake-up call for the home team after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come frequently. Following wasted numerous attempts in midweek, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day when he twice dragged attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

But in a week during discussions about Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender could only bring down Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Recovery

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Having survived a chaotic situation as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to complete an important win that means United move above Palace to sixth position.