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Just when Ruben Amorim probably assumed his fortune remained negative, the Red Devils managed to inflict Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition since February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly rightfully went ahead by way of the French striker's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to make their dominance count and having failed to score against Palace, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes from their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Difficult Day for Palace

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a serious problem before half-time.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding down the tunnel directly following the final whistle.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding both managers' strategic methods ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance facing ten Toffees was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and came close to leading within the first minute.

A long throw created confusion inside Palace's defense however incredibly Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Control

The narrow escape acted as an alert for the home team post the lunchtime beginning that was dictated by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities in midweek, it appeared it might not be Mateta's day as he pulled attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, the young defender could only bring down his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

Post-Interval Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the glare but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal following halftime.

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

Match-Winning Moment

After enduring a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred within the barrier during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson via a strong shot.

Crucial Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to secure an important win elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.