🔗 Share this article Mason Mount's Sweet Goal Wraps Up Manchester United Turnaround Win against Crystal Palace Just when the United manager must have thought his fortune would never turn, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward. The Austrian coach's team dominated early and deservedly took the lead via the French striker's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, the visitors responded with a rapid double via their summer signing and Mason Mount. Disappointing Day against Palace It was a frustrating encounter finishing of a long week for the Palace boss, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period. His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his emotions in check while walking down the tunnel immediately after the final whistle. Lineup Changes Amorim had played down parallels involving the two coaches' strategic methods ahead of the match, though recognizing that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". The answer to the poor performance versus reduced Everton meant modifying the wide defenders, including the young winger occupying the right wing with the full-back assumed Dorgu's position. Opening Attempts Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and nearly scored first within the first minute. An extended delivery created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save near the net to prevent the midfielder. Palace's Superiority The close shave served as a wake-up call for Palace following the midday start that was dictated by the television schedulers. Quickly opportunities commenced appearing thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances on Thursday, it looked it might not be Mateta's day when he twice dragged shots wide of the target during the first quarter. Breakthrough Yet amid days during discussions about Mateta's contract extension hit obstacles, it was the France international who found the breakthrough. One more perfect ball from Wharton enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge after recently producing excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro was forced to foul Mateta in the penalty box. After Break Comeback Henderson re-emerged wearing a cap to block the sun from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to equalise eight minutes after the restart. Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that flew into the net. Match-Winning Moment After enduring a chaotic situation as the forward came close another time defensively, their situation enhanced shortly afterward while Zirkzee was brought down outside the penalty area by the English center-back. A temporary uncertainty developed in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper using a fierce strike. Crucial Win Lacking the winger's speed to depend on, the home team struggled to create further attempts allowing Amorim's team to complete vital three points elevating United move above Palace to sixth position.