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Just when the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in league competition since February.

The Palace manager's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. However they failed to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back with a rapid double from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon for The Eagles

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing after multiple matches for the home manager, who observed Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his feelings controlled when proceeding off the pitch directly following the final whistle.

Lineup Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, while admitting that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance against 10-man Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed additional preparation time and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

A long throw created confusion inside Palace's defense but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Control

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances commenced appearing frequently. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities on Thursday, it appeared it might not be the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

First Score

However during a period when talks over the striker's new deal have stalled, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge after recently producing a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to block the sun from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Moment

Following weathering 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 outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Important Win

Without Sarr's pace to utilize, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to secure a crucial victory that means the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.