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At the moment when Ruben Amorim must have thought his fortune remained negative, Manchester United managed to inflict Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football since February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control and having failed to net versus Palace, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via their summer signing and the English midfielder.

Frustrating Afternoon against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw the Senegalese international depart hurt with a concerning injury before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his reactions subdued as he headed off the pitch right after the final whistle.

Lineup Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between his and Glasner's strategic methods during preparation, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance facing ten Toffees was to change the flank players, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Attempts

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize since they possessed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A long throw generated disorder in the Palace area yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Superiority

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men post the lunchtime beginning which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing thick and fast. Following wasted a hatful of chances during European action, it seemed like could potentially not become the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged attempts off target during the first quarter.

First Score

However during a period when talks over the forward's renewal faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman into making contact following an earlier superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old had to trip Mateta in the penalty box.

Second Half Turnaround

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the glare yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Moment

Having survived a chaotic situation as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was tripped on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance while the visitors managed to secure an important win elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.