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At the moment when the United manager probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, the Red Devils managed to inflict Crystal Palace's first home defeat in domestic football since February.

The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of their forward's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Afternoon for The Eagles

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing of a long week for the home manager, who saw his winger leave injured with a concerning injury in the first period.

The United manager probably contained his emotions in check as he headed off the pitch right after the game's end.

Lineup Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding both managers' tactical approach during preparation, although he acknowledged that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area however incredibly the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Dominance

The near miss served as a wake-up call for the home team after the early kick-off which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities started arriving frequently. After missing multiple opportunities during European action, it appeared it might not be Mateta's day when he twice dragged shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge and, having just made a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro could only bring down his compatriot in the penalty box.

Post-Interval Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to block the sun from the low sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Strike

After enduring a frantic moment when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the dead ball to the midfielder and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Crucial Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster another chance while the visitors managed to complete vital three points elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace up to sixth spot.