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Just when the Portuguese coach likely believed the team's momentum wasn't changing, his side secured Crystal Palace's first home defeat in league competition since February.

The Palace manager's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. However they failed to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Day for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult encounter finishing after multiple matches for the home manager, who observed his winger depart hurt with a concerning injury prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his emotions in check as he headed toward the dressing room immediately after the final whistle.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding his and Glasner's strategic methods during preparation, while admitting that Palace "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton involved altering the wide defenders, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Opening Chances

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and nearly scored first inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery created confusion inside Palace's defense yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Palace's Dominance

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked could potentially not become Mateta's day as he pulled attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from the England international drew the defender toward the tackle and, having just made a brilliant block to stop the winger, the 20-year-old was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out with head protection to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes following halftime.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their day improved further shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was tripped near the 18-yard line by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to secure an important win elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.