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At the moment when the United manager probably assumed his luck would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict Crystal Palace's first home defeat in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring through the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Afternoon for Palace

It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for the home manager, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his reactions subdued when proceeding toward the dressing room right after the final whistle.

Lineup Modifications

The United manager minimized parallels involving the two coaches' tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that the opposition "currently execute 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 as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

A long throw generated disorder in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Superiority

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by TV requirements.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

First Score

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension have stalled, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into making contact following an earlier superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to block the sun from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Decisive Goal

Having survived a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was tripped outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out a crucial victory that means the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.