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At the moment when Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United secured the home side'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 Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. But they could not to convert superiority into goals and having failed to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double through the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Encounter for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult encounter finishing after multiple matches for Glasner, who observed his winger depart hurt with a serious problem in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his feelings controlled as he headed off the pitch immediately after the match's conclusion.

Lineup Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, while admitting that the opposition "currently execute 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 while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit since they possessed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A long throw generated disorder inside Palace's defense however incredibly the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Home Side's Control

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Palace post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances started arriving frequently. Following wasted numerous attempts in midweek, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension have stalled, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into making contact and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to draw equal after the restart.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Moment

Having survived a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was brought down on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Important Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Palace could barely muster further attempts while the visitors managed to complete a crucial victory elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.