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Just when the United manager must have thought his fortune remained negative, Manchester United managed to inflict the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Palace manager's players started strongly justifiably opened the scoring by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Difficult Afternoon for Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing of a long week for Glasner, who saw his winger depart hurt with a serious problem prior to the break.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued when proceeding down the tunnel immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Adjustments

The United manager minimized similarities regarding the two coaches' strategic methods in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss facing ten Toffees was to change both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Initial Chances

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Control

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving frequently. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities in midweek, it seemed like could potentially not become the striker's opportunity after he sent efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days when talks over Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder drew the defender into making contact and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Winning Goal

Following weathering a frantic moment as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further moments after when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Palace could barely muster further attempts while the visitors managed to see out vital three points which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.