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At the moment when the Portuguese coach must have thought his luck remained negative, the Red Devils delivered Crystal Palace's first home defeat in league competition beginning in February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. However they failed to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Afternoon for Palace

It was a frustrating day concluding following a busy period for Glasner, who witnessed his winger limp off with a worrying issue before half-time.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled while walking off the pitch right after the match's conclusion.

Tactical Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between both managers' tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss facing ten Toffees meant modifying the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Opportunities

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and came close to leading within the first minute.

A long throw created confusion in the Palace area but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Superiority

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for Palace following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Rapidly attempts commenced appearing in quick succession. Following wasted a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared could potentially not become the Frenchman's match as he pulled attempts off target during the first quarter.

First Score

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

Another precise pass by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to stop the winger, Yoro could only bring down Mateta inside the area.

After Break Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to chest the ball down while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

After enduring a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was brought down near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out vital three points elevating United move above Palace to sixth position.