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At the moment when the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control and having failed to score against Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via Joshua Zirkzee and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Day for The Eagles

The match proved disappointing day concluding of a long week for the home manager, who observed the Senegalese international leave injured with a concerning injury before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check while walking toward the dressing room directly following the game's end.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding the two coaches' game philosophy 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 disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed extra rest days and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery created confusion in the Palace area but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Control

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Rapidly attempts commenced appearing in quick succession. After missing multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked could potentially not become the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

However during a period when talks over the forward's renewal have stalled, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to stop the winger, the 20-year-old could only bring down Mateta inside the area.

Post-Interval Recovery

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Strike

Having survived a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their day improved further shortly afterward while Zirkzee was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, the home team struggled to create another chance while the visitors managed to complete a crucial victory that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.