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Precisely as the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, the Red Devils managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's second penalty attempt. But they could not to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, the visitors responded with a rapid double via their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon against Palace

The match proved disappointing day concluding following a busy period for Glasner, who witnessed his winger leave injured with a concerning injury before half-time.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Modifications

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

The reaction following the poor performance against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A long throw caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Palace after the early kick-off which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances began to come in quick succession. After missing numerous attempts on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day as he pulled shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

First Score

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

One more perfect ball from the England international drew the defender toward the tackle following an earlier excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old could only bring down his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Recovery

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to draw equal post the break.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their day improved further a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was brought down outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Vital Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Palace could barely muster further attempts as United were able to complete a crucial victory which moves United move above Palace into sixth place.