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Just when Ruben Amorim must have thought his fortune would never turn, Manchester United managed to inflict the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League since February.

The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead through their forward's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to net versus Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes through their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Difficult Encounter for Palace

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for the home manager, who observed his winger depart hurt with a concerning injury before half-time.

The United manager may have kept his reactions subdued as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the final whistle.

Tactical Modifications

The United manager minimized parallels involving both managers' game philosophy ahead of the match, though recognizing that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance against 10-man Everton involved altering both wing-backs, including the young winger shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had three more days to prepare and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area but somehow Dean Henderson made a close-range stop at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Palace's Superiority

The near miss served as a wake-up call for the home team following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. After missing multiple opportunities in midweek, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter.

First Score

But in a week where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro had to trip his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

After Break Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the glare however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that flew into the net.

Winning Goal

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their day improved further shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

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

Crucial Victory

Without Sarr's pace to utilize, Palace could barely muster another chance while the visitors managed to see out vital three points elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.