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Just when the Portuguese coach must have thought his fortune wasn't changing, his side managed to inflict Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

The Palace manager's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring via Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. However they failed to make their dominance count after previously struggling to score against Palace, United struck back two times in quick succession through their summer signing plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Afternoon for Palace

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who witnessed his winger depart hurt with a concerning injury before half-time.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his feelings controlled while walking down the tunnel directly following the match's conclusion.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down similarities regarding the two coaches' tactical approach in the buildup, though recognizing that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees meant modifying the wide defenders, including the young winger occupying the right wing as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position.

Initial Chances

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and came close to leading inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson made a close-range stop at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Superiority

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for the home team following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances started arriving frequently. Following wasted numerous attempts during European action, it looked could potentially not become the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal in the initial phase.

First Score

However during a period where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old had to trip his compatriot inside the area.

Second Half Comeback

Henderson re-emerged with head protection to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score following halftime.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Decisive Strike

Having survived a chaotic situation as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was brought down near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender.

A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, the home team struggled to create another chance while the visitors managed to see out vital three points that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.