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Precisely as Ruben Amorim probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, his side secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League since February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via their forward's second penalty attempt. However they failed to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded two times in quick succession via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Difficult Encounter against The Eagles

This represented a difficult day concluding after multiple matches for the home manager, who observed the Senegalese international leave injured with a worrying issue before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his reactions subdued when proceeding toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Adjustments

Amorim had played down comparisons between his and Glasner's tactical approach during preparation, though recognizing that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the disappointing loss versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

A long throw created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save near the net to deny Casemiro.

Palace's Control

The near miss acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts during European action, it seemed like it might not be the striker's opportunity as he pulled efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

But in a week where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal have stalled, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro could only bring down his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

Second Half Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Decisive Moment

After enduring a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was brought down near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create another chance while the visitors managed to see out vital three points elevating United move above Palace up to sixth spot.