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Precisely as the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune wasn't changing, Manchester United managed to inflict Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League since February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring via the French striker's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to convert superiority into goals and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back with a rapid double from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount.

Difficult Encounter for Glasner's Side

This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for the home manager, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a serious problem in the first period.

The United manager may have kept his feelings controlled as he headed off the pitch right after the match's conclusion.

Tactical Modifications

The United manager minimized comparisons between both managers' game philosophy ahead of the match, though recognizing that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton meant modifying the flank players, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Opening Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and came close to leading within the first minute.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the Palace area but somehow the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Eagles' Superiority

The close shave functioned as a warning for Palace following the midday start which was determined by the television schedulers.

Rapidly attempts began to come frequently. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match after he sent attempts off target in the initial phase.

First Score

However during a period when talks over the striker's new deal hit obstacles, the French striker emerged who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder drew the defender into making contact and, having just made superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to block the sun from the low sun however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Goal

After enduring a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored another time defensively, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was fouled near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot.

Vital Three Points

Without Sarr's pace to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance while the visitors managed to see out an important win elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.