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Precisely as Ruben Amorim must have thought the team's momentum wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered the home side's initial home loss in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double from the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Difficult Day against The Eagles

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw the Senegalese international leave injured with a concerning injury in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his feelings controlled when proceeding toward the dressing room directly following the game's end.

Lineup Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving his and Glasner's 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 poor performance against 10-man Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Opportunities

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit given that they had three more days to prepare and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Superiority

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated by TV requirements.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. Following wasted numerous attempts in midweek, it seemed like it might not be Mateta's day as he pulled attempts off target during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle after recently producing excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to block the sun from the glare but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to draw equal post the break.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to bring under control and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Moment

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was brought down on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Important Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to call on, the home team struggled to create another chance allowing Amorim's team to complete a crucial victory elevating United move above Palace up to sixth spot.