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At the moment when the Portuguese coach likely believed the team's momentum would never turn, Manchester United delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Disappointing Encounter 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 serious problem prior to the break.

The United manager may have kept his reactions subdued while walking toward the dressing room right after the game's end.

Tactical Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between both managers' tactical approach ahead of the match, though recognizing that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the poor performance against 10-man Everton was to change the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Early Chances

United must have sensed an opportunity to profit given that they had three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the home penalty box however incredibly the former United goalkeeper produced a point-blank save on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Control

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Rapidly attempts started arriving in quick succession. Following wasted multiple opportunities on Thursday, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

However during a period where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from the England international lured Leny Yoro toward the tackle following an earlier excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, the young defender could only bring down Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Turnaround

The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to level the score after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Strike

Following weathering a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after while Zirkzee was brought down outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Without Sarr's pace to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts while the visitors managed to secure a crucial victory which moves United move above Palace up to sixth spot.