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Just when the United manager likely believed the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in the Premier League from February onward.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, the visitors responded with a rapid double through the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Encounter for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw the Senegalese international depart hurt with a worrying issue prior to the break.

The United manager probably contained his emotions in check while walking off the pitch right after the final whistle.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding his and Glasner's game philosophy ahead of the match, though recognizing that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Opening Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute.

A long throw generated disorder in the Palace area however incredibly the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Control

The close shave acted as an alert for the home team post the lunchtime beginning which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come thick and fast. After missing multiple opportunities on Thursday, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal faced delays, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into the challenge after recently producing excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old could only bring down his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Recovery

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to block the sun from the glare but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared 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.

Match-Winning Goal

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced a few minutes later while Zirkzee was tripped near the 18-yard line by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.