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Just when the Portuguese coach likely believed his luck wasn't changing, Manchester United managed to inflict Crystal Palace's first home defeat in domestic football since February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes through Joshua Zirkzee plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Encounter for Palace

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing after multiple matches for the home manager, who saw his winger leave injured with a serious problem before half-time.

The United manager may have kept his feelings controlled as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the game's end.

Tactical Adjustments

The United manager minimized parallels involving both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton meant modifying the flank players, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Opportunities

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion inside Palace's defense however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Control

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men following the midday start that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing frequently. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts during European action, it appeared could potentially not become Mateta's day after he sent efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

Yet amid days when talks over the striker's new deal faced delays, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Second Half Recovery

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Moment

After enduring a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their day improved further moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to utilize, Palace could barely muster further attempts allowing Amorim's team to see out an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.