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Just when the United manager must have thought his fortune wasn't changing, Manchester United managed to inflict the home side's first home defeat in the Premier League since February.

The Palace manager's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. However they failed to convert superiority into goals after previously struggling to score against Palace, the visitors responded with a rapid double via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon against The Eagles

The match proved disappointing afternoon at the end following a busy period for Glasner, who witnessed his winger limp off with a worrying issue before half-time.

The United manager probably contained his feelings controlled as he headed toward the dressing room immediately after the game's end.

Lineup Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding both managers' strategic methods ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance against 10-man Everton involved altering the flank players, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the Palace area however incredibly the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Superiority

The close shave acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts began to come thick and fast. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the striker's opportunity as he pulled efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

But in a week when talks over the striker's new deal have stalled, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

Another precise pass from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into making contact after recently producing superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old could only bring down his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Comeback

The goalkeeper returned with head protection to protect his vision from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Decisive Moment

Having survived a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was brought down outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Crucial Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities as United were able to complete a crucial victory which moves United move above Palace to sixth position.