🔗 Share this article Mount's Precise Finish Seals Man United Turnaround Victory at Crystal Palace At the moment when the United manager likely believed his fortune remained negative, his side secured Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in league competition beginning in February. Oliver Glasner's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's retaken penalty. But they could not to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward and the English midfielder. Difficult Afternoon against Glasner's Side This represented a difficult encounter finishing following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a concerning injury in the first period. Ruben Amorim may have kept his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch right after the game's end. Tactical Modifications The United manager minimized comparisons between his and Glasner's strategic methods during preparation, though recognizing that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo shifting to the right side with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position. Initial Chances United must have sensed a chance to benefit since they possessed three more days to prepare and almost went ahead after 43 seconds. A long throw generated disorder in the home penalty box however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to stop the Brazilian. Home Side's Dominance The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes. Rapidly attempts started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted multiple opportunities on Thursday, it looked could potentially not become the striker's opportunity as he pulled shots wide of the target in the initial phase. Breakthrough However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough. Another precise pass by the midfielder lured Leny Yoro into the challenge after recently producing superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area. Post-Interval Turnaround The goalkeeper returned with head protection to shield his eyes from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to level the score after the restart. Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to bring under control while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner. Match-Winning Moment Following weathering a chaotic situation where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better a few minutes later while Zirkzee was tripped on the edge of Palace's box by the English center-back. There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot. Important Win Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts while the visitors managed to complete vital three points elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.