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At the moment when Ruben Amorim probably assumed his luck would never turn, his side managed to inflict Crystal Palace's initial home loss in domestic football beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to score against Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Afternoon for The Eagles

This represented a difficult encounter finishing after multiple matches for Glasner, who saw the Senegalese international leave injured with a concerning injury in the first period.

Ruben Amorim probably contained his reactions subdued as he headed toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's strategic methods during preparation, although he acknowledged that the opposition "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton involved altering the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Chances

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

An extended delivery created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off which was determined by TV requirements.

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

First Score

Yet amid days when talks over the striker's new deal have stalled, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge after recently producing superb interception to stop the winger, Yoro had to trip his compatriot in the penalty box.

Second Half Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Winning Goal

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was fouled outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper via a strong shot.

Crucial Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Palace could barely muster further attempts while the visitors managed to see out vital three points which moves the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.