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Just when the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune would never turn, his side secured the home side's first home defeat in league competition since February.

The Palace manager's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead by way of their forward's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to capitalize on their control and having failed to score against Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player.

Frustrating Day against Palace

It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for the Palace boss, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a concerning injury in the first period.

His Portuguese counterpart probably contained his emotions in check when proceeding toward the dressing room immediately after the match's conclusion.

Strategic Changes

Amorim had played down comparisons between the two coaches' strategic methods in the buildup, although he acknowledged that the opposition "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance against 10-man Everton was to change the flank players, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Opening Attempts

The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize given that they had extra rest days and nearly scored first within the first minute.

An extended delivery generated disorder in the home penalty box yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop near the net to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Dominance

The close shave served as a wake-up call for the home team following the midday start that was dictated by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities commenced appearing frequently. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances during European action, it seemed like could potentially not become the striker's opportunity when he twice dragged shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes.

First Score

Yet amid days when talks over the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international drew the defender into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to stop the winger, the young defender had to trip his compatriot within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to protect his vision from the low sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes after the restart.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced a few minutes later while Zirkzee was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the dead ball to the midfielder enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson using a fierce strike.

Vital Three Points

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out vital three points elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.