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Just when Ruben Amorim probably assumed his luck wasn't changing, the Red Devils secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition beginning in February.

The Palace manager's team dominated early rightfully went ahead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count and having failed to net versus Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Afternoon for Palace

This represented a difficult encounter finishing after multiple matches for Glasner, who saw Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a worrying issue before half-time.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his emotions in check while walking down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Lineup Changes

The United manager minimized parallels involving his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Chances

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A long throw created confusion inside Palace's defense yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Dominance

The near miss functioned as a warning for the home team after the early kick-off which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. After missing a hatful of chances in midweek, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension have stalled, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

One more perfect ball from the England international drew the defender into the challenge after recently producing superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the glare but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to level the score after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Goal

Following weathering a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward while Zirkzee was fouled near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Palace could barely muster further attempts while the visitors managed to secure an important win which moves United move above Palace into sixth place.