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Just when the Portuguese coach must have thought the team's momentum would never turn, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of their forward's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control and having failed to score against Palace, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Difficult Encounter against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult day concluding of a long week for the home manager, who saw his winger leave injured with a serious problem prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his reactions subdued while walking down the tunnel directly following the game's end.

Strategic Modifications

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach during preparation, though recognizing that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Opening Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson executed a reflex block on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Control

The close shave functioned as a warning for the home team following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving in quick succession. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match as he pulled attempts off target during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

Yet amid days during discussions about the striker's new deal faced delays, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro could only bring down his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Second Half Turnaround

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

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Strike

After enduring a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their day improved further a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was fouled near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to complete vital three points elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.