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Precisely as the United manager likely believed his luck wasn't changing, the Red Devils delivered Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League beginning in February.

Oliver Glasner's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through the French striker's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes through their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Day against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw the Senegalese international limp off with a serious problem before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his feelings controlled while walking toward the dressing room right after the final whistle.

Strategic Modifications

The United manager minimized parallels involving the two coaches' tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance facing ten Toffees involved altering both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt an opportunity to profit given that they had three more days to prepare and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder inside Palace's defense yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop on his goalline to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Control

The close shave served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men following the midday start that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances started arriving frequently. Subsequent to squandered numerous attempts during European action, it looked it might not be the Frenchman's match after he sent attempts off target in the initial phase.

Breakthrough

But in a week during discussions about the striker's new deal faced delays, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from Wharton drew the defender toward the tackle and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Post-Interval Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to level the score after the restart.

Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Winning Strike

After enduring a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to complete an important win that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.