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At the moment when the Portuguese coach must have thought the team's momentum would never turn, Manchester United delivered Crystal Palace's first home defeat in league competition since February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Afternoon against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating day concluding of a long week for the Palace boss, who saw Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a worrying issue prior to the break.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his emotions in check as he headed toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Tactical Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between both managers' tactical approach ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, including the young winger occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

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

Home Side's Dominance

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. Following wasted multiple opportunities on Thursday, it looked it might not be the Frenchman's match after he sent attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass by the midfielder drew the defender into making contact and, having just made excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender had to trip Mateta in the penalty box.

After Break Comeback

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to block the sun from the low sun but he will be disappointed enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Winning Strike

After enduring a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Important Win

Without Sarr's pace to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to secure an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.