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Precisely as the Portuguese coach likely believed the team's momentum wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back with a rapid double via their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Difficult Encounter against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult encounter finishing after multiple matches for the home manager, who observed his winger depart hurt with a serious problem before half-time.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his reactions subdued when proceeding off the pitch directly following the game's end.

Lineup Modifications

The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving his and Glasner's game philosophy during preparation, though recognizing that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed extra rest days and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Control

The close shave acted as an alert for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it looked it might not be the striker's opportunity as he pulled efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

First Score

Yet amid days when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass from Wharton drew the defender into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender had to trip his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the glare yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to draw equal following halftime.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Decisive Moment

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their situation enhanced a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts allowing Amorim's team to see out a crucial victory that means the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.