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Precisely as Ruben Amorim must have thought the team's momentum remained negative, his side secured Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in the Premier League beginning in February.

The Palace manager's players started strongly justifiably opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession through the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Encounter against Palace

It was a frustrating afternoon at the end after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who saw his winger leave injured with a worrying issue before half-time.

The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch directly following the match's conclusion.

Lineup Adjustments

The United manager minimized comparisons between the two coaches' game philosophy during preparation, while admitting that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton meant modifying the flank players, including the young winger shifting to the right side while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Attempts

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson made a close-range stop near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Control

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Palace post the lunchtime beginning that was scheduled by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities began to come frequently. After missing numerous attempts in midweek, it appeared could potentially not become the Frenchman's match after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender had to trip Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their situation enhanced a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was brought down outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Important Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster further attempts as United were able to see out an important win which moves United move above Palace up to sixth spot.