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Just when Ruben Amorim likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via their forward's retaken penalty. But they could not to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes through their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Encounter against Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who observed Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a serious problem in the first period.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled as he headed off the pitch immediately after the final whistle.

Lineup Modifications

Amorim had played down similarities regarding his and Glasner's game philosophy during preparation, though recognizing that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton meant modifying the flank players, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit considering they enjoyed extra rest days and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Dominance

The close shave functioned as a warning for Palace after the early kick-off that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances started arriving in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity after he sent shots wide of the target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period during discussions about the forward's renewal faced delays, it was the France international who found the breakthrough.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into making contact after recently producing a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old could only bring down his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to protect his vision from the low sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Winning Goal

After enduring a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out an important win which moves United move above Palace to sixth position.