🔗 Share this article Mount's Clinical Finish Wraps Up Manchester United Fightback Victory against Selhurst Park At the moment when the United manager probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, his side delivered the home side's initial home loss in the Premier League since February. Oliver Glasner's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through their forward's retaken penalty. However they failed to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, United struck back twice in nine minutes via the Dutch forward and Mason Mount. Disappointing Afternoon for Glasner's Side It was a frustrating day concluding of a long week for the home manager, who witnessed his winger depart hurt with a serious problem prior to the break. The United manager may have kept his reactions subdued when proceeding toward the dressing room right after the game's end. Lineup Changes The United manager minimized similarities regarding both managers' strategic methods ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". The reaction following the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot assumed Dorgu's position. Initial Opportunities United must have sensed a opening to capitalize since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead inside the opening minute. A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro. Home Side's Superiority The close shave served as a wake-up call for Palace following the midday start that was dictated by the television schedulers. Soon the chances started arriving in quick succession. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target in the initial phase. Breakthrough Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the forward's renewal hit obstacles, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough. Another precise pass from Wharton lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul Mateta inside the area. Post-Interval 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 draw equal after the restart. Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to bring under control while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that found the top corner. Winning Strike Having survived a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their day improved further shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender. There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive. Important Victory Without Sarr's pace to depend on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities as United were able to see out an important win that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles to sixth position.