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Precisely as the United manager probably assumed his fortune remained negative, the Red Devils secured the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via their forward's second penalty attempt. However they failed to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, the visitors responded with a rapid double from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Day for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing of a long week for the home manager, who witnessed the Senegalese international limp off with a worrying issue in the first period.

The United manager probably contained his feelings controlled while walking off the pitch immediately after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Changes

The United manager minimized parallels involving the two coaches' game philosophy ahead of the match, while admitting that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

United must have sensed a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery generated disorder inside Palace's defense but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Dominance

The near miss served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts commenced appearing in quick succession. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it looked could potentially not become the Frenchman's match as he pulled shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

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

One more perfect ball by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle after recently producing excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender had to trip his compatriot in the penalty box.

After Break Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to bring under control and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Following weathering a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out an important win which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.