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Precisely as the Portuguese coach must have thought the team's momentum remained negative, his side delivered the home side's initial home loss in domestic football since February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count after previously struggling to score against Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession from their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Disappointing Encounter for Glasner's Side

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

The United manager may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch right after the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between both managers' game philosophy during preparation, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance against 10-man Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had extra rest days and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in caused chaos inside Palace's defense but somehow the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Control

The near miss served as a wake-up call for the home team after the early kick-off which was determined by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities during European action, it seemed like it might not be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period when talks over the striker's new deal have stalled, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact following an earlier a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender could only bring down his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to protect his vision from the glare but he will be disappointed enabling Amorim's team to level the score after the restart.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Decisive Moment

Having survived a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Important Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to depend on, Palace could barely muster further attempts as United were able to secure an important win that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.