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Precisely as the Portuguese coach must have thought his fortune would never turn, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's first home defeat in league competition from February onward.

The Palace manager's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead through their forward's second penalty attempt. However they failed to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes through the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Disappointing Encounter against Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult encounter finishing following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw the Senegalese international limp off with a serious problem in the first period.

The United manager may have kept his feelings controlled while walking toward the dressing room right after the final whistle.

Lineup Modifications

Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' tactical approach ahead of the match, while admitting that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton involved altering the flank players, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Early Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit since they possessed extra rest days and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

An extended delivery caused chaos inside Palace's defense but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block at his goal line to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Superiority

The near miss acted as an alert for Palace following the midday start that was dictated for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come in quick succession. Following wasted a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared it might not be the striker's opportunity as he pulled attempts off target in the initial phase.

Opening Goal

However during a period where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman into making contact and, having just made excellent defensive stop to stop the winger, Yoro had to trip his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

After Break Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Winning Strike

After enduring a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their situation enhanced shortly afterward as the Dutch attacker was fouled outside the penalty area by the English center-back.

There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper using a fierce strike.

Crucial Victory

Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities as United were able to secure vital three points which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.