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Precisely as the United manager probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered the home side's first home defeat in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through their forward's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes from their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Difficult Encounter for Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating afternoon at the end after multiple matches for the home manager, who observed the Senegalese international depart hurt with a worrying issue prior to the break.

The United manager may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Tactical Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding both managers' strategic methods during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance versus reduced Everton was to change both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Chances

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the Palace area however incredibly Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Superiority

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities started arriving in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities in midweek, it seemed like it might not be the Frenchman's match after he sent shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

But in a week when talks over the forward's renewal faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle following an earlier a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro could only bring down Mateta inside the area.

Second Half Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Moment

After enduring a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was tripped outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities as United were able to complete vital three points which moves United move above Palace up to sixth spot.