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Just when Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum wasn't changing, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in domestic football from February onward.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. But they could not to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Encounter against The Eagles

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw his winger depart hurt with a worrying issue in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his emotions in check as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the final whistle.

Tactical Modifications

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' strategic methods in the buildup, while admitting that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees was to change both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Control

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off that was scheduled by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities started arriving thick and fast. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it looked it might not be the striker's opportunity after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days when talks over the forward's renewal hit obstacles, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact after recently producing excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

After Break Recovery

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Goal

Following weathering a frantic moment as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Win

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, the home team struggled to create further attempts allowing Amorim's team to secure an important win which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.