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Precisely as Ruben Amorim likely believed the team's momentum wasn't changing, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant 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, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Encounter for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing of a long week for the Palace boss, who saw his winger limp off with a worrying issue prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his emotions in check as he headed down the tunnel immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between his and Glasner's game philosophy during preparation, though recognizing 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 the flank players, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Attempts

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and came close to leading within the first minute.

A long throw created confusion in the Palace area however incredibly Dean Henderson made a close-range stop at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Dominance

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men following the midday start which was determined by TV requirements.

Soon the chances commenced appearing in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase.

First Score

However during a period during discussions about Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into making contact following an earlier superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to draw equal after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Goal

After enduring a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder permitting Mount to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Crucial Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to secure a crucial victory elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.