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At the moment when the Portuguese coach must have thought his fortune would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in league competition since February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly rightfully went ahead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. However they failed to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back with a rapid double via the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Afternoon for The Eagles

This represented a difficult day concluding after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who witnessed his winger limp off with a worrying issue before half-time.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his emotions in check as he headed down the tunnel right after the game's end.

Lineup Adjustments

The United manager minimized similarities regarding his and Glasner's game philosophy during preparation, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton involved altering the flank players, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos inside Palace's defense but somehow the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Dominance

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off which was determined by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities in midweek, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

First Score

Yet amid days when talks over the forward's renewal have stalled, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

One more perfect ball from Wharton lured Leny Yoro into the challenge after recently producing superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old could only bring down his compatriot inside the area.

After Break Recovery

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to level the score following halftime.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Moment

After enduring a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better moments after as the Dutch attacker was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.