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At the moment when the Portuguese coach probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, Manchester United secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League since February.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Encounter for Palace

The match proved disappointing day concluding after multiple matches for the home manager, who witnessed the Senegalese international limp off with a worrying issue before half-time.

The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check while walking off the pitch immediately after the game's end.

Strategic Changes

The United manager minimized comparisons between the two coaches' tactical approach in the buildup, while admitting that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton involved altering the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute.

A long throw caused chaos inside Palace's defense but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Superiority

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for the home team post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked it might not be the Frenchman's match as he pulled efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal faced delays, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge after recently producing excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro was forced to foul his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to shield his eyes from the low sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to level the score after the restart.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Goal

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after while Zirkzee was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities as United were able to secure vital three points that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.