Mason Mount's Sweet Goal Seals Man United Comeback Win at Selhurst Park

At the moment when the United manager likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in league competition since February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. But they could not to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes through the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Encounter for The Eagles

This represented a difficult day concluding following a busy period for Glasner, who witnessed his winger limp off with a concerning injury before half-time.

The United manager may have kept his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel right after the final whistle.

Tactical Changes

The United manager minimized similarities regarding the two coaches' strategic methods during preparation, while admitting that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Opportunities

United must have sensed a chance to benefit since they possessed three more days to prepare and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A long throw caused chaos in the Palace area but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Control

The near miss acted as an alert for Palace after the early kick-off that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances started arriving in quick succession. Following wasted a hatful of chances on Thursday, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity as he pulled attempts off target during the first quarter.

First Score

Yet amid days where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old could only bring down Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Having survived a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward while Zirkzee was tripped on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to utilize, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.