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Just when Ruben Amorim likely believed his luck remained negative, his side delivered the home side's first home defeat in the Premier League beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded two times in quick succession through the Dutch forward and the English midfielder.

Disappointing Afternoon for Glasner's Side

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing of a long week for the Palace boss, who witnessed the Senegalese international depart hurt with a concerning injury in the first period.

The United manager may have kept his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel directly following the game's end.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding his and Glasner's game philosophy 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 versus reduced Everton was to change the wide defenders, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Opportunities

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and nearly scored first after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery created confusion in the home penalty box yet remarkably Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Dominance

The narrow escape acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Rapidly attempts started arriving thick and fast. After missing numerous attempts during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Opening Goal

However during a period when talks over the forward's renewal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from the England international lured Leny Yoro into making contact and, having just made excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, the 20-year-old could only bring down his compatriot inside the area.

After Break Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the glare but he will be disappointed enabling Amorim's team to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that found the top corner.

Match-Winning Moment

After enduring a frantic moment as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Important Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster further attempts allowing Amorim's team to secure an important win elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.