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At the moment when Ruben Amorim probably assumed his luck wasn't changing, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in domestic football from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control and having failed to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes through the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Day for Palace

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for the home manager, who observed his winger depart hurt with a concerning injury before half-time.

The United manager may have kept his reactions subdued when proceeding down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between the two coaches' game philosophy ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson executed a reflex block on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Dominance

The narrow escape functioned as a warning for the home team following the midday start which was determined by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances commenced appearing frequently. After missing a hatful of chances during European action, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match as he pulled attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from Wharton lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Recovery

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Winning Moment

Having survived a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was tripped outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Vital Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts allowing Amorim's team to complete a crucial victory that means the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.