🔗 Share this article Mason Mount's Clinical Finish Seals Man United Comeback Triumph against Selhurst Park Just when the Portuguese coach probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, the Red Devils delivered the home side's first home defeat in domestic football beginning in February. Oliver Glasner's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring through their forward's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered twice in nine minutes via Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount. Frustrating Encounter against Glasner's Side It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for the home manager, who saw the Senegalese international limp off with a serious problem in the first period. Ruben Amorim probably contained his reactions subdued when proceeding down the tunnel right after the game's end. Lineup Modifications Amorim had played down comparisons between both managers' strategic methods ahead of the match, though recognizing that Glasner's team "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". The reaction following the poor performance versus reduced Everton was to change the flank players, featuring the Ivorian occupying the right wing while the Portuguese replaced Patrick Dorgu. Opening Chances Amorim's team probably recognized an opportunity to profit since they possessed extra rest days and came close to leading after 43 seconds. A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to stop the Brazilian. Palace's Superiority The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for the home team post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by the television schedulers. Rapidly attempts commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing numerous attempts on Thursday, it appeared could potentially not become Mateta's day as he pulled attempts off target during the first quarter. Opening Goal But in a week where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal. A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge after recently producing excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box. Second Half Comeback Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to block the sun from the glare however he'll experience frustration to have allowed United to level the score following halftime. Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick allowing the forward to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that found the top corner. Match-Winning Moment Having survived a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close another time defensively, their day improved further a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was fouled on the edge of Palace's box from the Palace defender. There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive. Vital Win Without Sarr's pace to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts while the visitors managed to secure an important win which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.