🔗 Share this article Mount's Sweet Strike Seals United Turnaround Triumph at Selhurst Park At the moment when the United manager must have thought his fortune wasn't changing, the Red Devils managed to inflict the home side's first home defeat in the Premier League from February onward. The Palace manager's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's second penalty attempt. However they failed to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward and the English midfielder. Frustrating Encounter against Glasner's Side This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for Glasner, who observed Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a serious problem prior to the break. His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his feelings controlled as he headed off the pitch immediately after the final whistle. Lineup Modifications The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, while admitting that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". The answer to the poor performance against 10-man Everton involved altering both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian moving to the right flank with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position. Initial Chances The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize since they possessed additional preparation time and almost went ahead within the first minute. An extended delivery generated disorder in the Palace area yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper executed a reflex block near the net to deny Casemiro. Palace's Dominance The near miss served as a wake-up call for Palace after the early kick-off which was determined by TV requirements. Quickly opportunities commenced appearing frequently. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances during European action, it appeared could potentially not become the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged attempts off target inside the opening 15 minutes. Opening Goal But in a week during discussions about the forward's renewal have stalled, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring. A further accurate delivery from the England international drew the defender into making contact and, having just made excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area. Second Half Recovery The goalkeeper returned in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the low sun however he'll experience frustration for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes post the break. The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that flew into the net. Winning Moment Following weathering a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced shortly afterward while Zirkzee was tripped outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi. There was a moment's hesitation within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to score past the keeper using a fierce strike. Crucial Win Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create another chance while the visitors managed to see out vital three points that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.