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Just when the United manager probably assumed his luck wasn't changing, his side managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Day for Palace

This represented a difficult day concluding of a long week for the home manager, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a concerning injury before half-time.

Ruben Amorim likely maintained his feelings controlled as he headed down the tunnel right after the game's end.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving the two coaches' strategic methods ahead of the match, while admitting that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Attempts

Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit given that they had additional preparation time and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Superiority

The near miss functioned as a warning for the home team post the lunchtime beginning which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it seemed like could potentially not become the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

First Score

But in a week when talks over the forward's renewal faced delays, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle following an earlier superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to shield his eyes from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to bring under control while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Winning Moment

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their situation enhanced shortly afterward while Zirkzee was fouled outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, the home team struggled to create another chance while the visitors managed to see out an important win that means United move above Palace into sixth place.