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Precisely as the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune would never turn, his side delivered Crystal Palace's initial home loss in the Premier League since February.

The Austrian coach's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead via Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. However they failed to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to net versus Palace, United struck back two times in quick succession via Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon against Palace

The match proved disappointing encounter finishing after multiple matches for Glasner, who observed Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a concerning injury prior to the break.

The United manager probably contained his reactions subdued as he headed off the pitch immediately after the match's conclusion.

Lineup Adjustments

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding his and Glasner's game philosophy ahead of the match, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The answer to the disappointing loss against 10-man Everton meant modifying both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu.

Initial Chances

United must have sensed a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead inside the opening minute.

An extended delivery created confusion inside Palace's defense yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Dominance

The close shave acted as an alert for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was scheduled by TV requirements.

Quickly opportunities started arriving in quick succession. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match after he sent efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

Breakthrough

But in a week when talks over Mateta's contract extension have stalled, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

A further accurate delivery from the England international lured Leny Yoro into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to stop the winger, the 20-year-old could only bring down his fellow Frenchman in the penalty box.

After Break Recovery

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the low sun yet he'll feel regret to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break.

Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control and pivot in one motion to unleash an attempt that flew into the net.

Decisive Moment

Having survived a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted again at the wrong end, their day improved further moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

A brief pause occurred among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.

Vital Win

Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities while the visitors managed to secure an important win that means the Red Devils climb above Palace into sixth place.