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Just when Ruben Amorim likely believed the team's momentum remained negative, the Red Devils secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition from February onward.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon for Palace

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end of a long week for the home manager, who witnessed the Senegalese international leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving the two coaches' tactical approach during preparation, while admitting that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton meant modifying the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit given that they had three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A long throw caused chaos inside Palace's defense yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Control

The close shave served as a wake-up call for the home team post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. Following wasted a hatful of chances in midweek, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match after he sent efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

However during a period when talks over the forward's renewal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle following an earlier superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old could only bring down his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the glare yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Winning Strike

Following weathering a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward while Zirkzee was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities as United were able to complete an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.