đź”— Share this article Mason Mount's Clinical Finish Wraps Up United Turnaround Triumph against Selhurst Park Just when the Portuguese coach probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, the Red Devils secured Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward. The Palace manager's players started strongly rightfully went ahead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, United struck back two times in quick succession from the Dutch forward and Mason Mount. Difficult Encounter against The Eagles This represented a difficult afternoon at the end of a long week for the Palace boss, who saw IsmaĂŻla Sarr depart hurt with a concerning injury before half-time. Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled as he headed toward the dressing room directly following the game's end. Lineup Adjustments Amorim had played down comparisons between the two coaches' strategic methods ahead of the match, while admitting that Palace "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". The answer to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees meant modifying both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing while the Portuguese assumed Dorgu's position. Opening Chances The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and came close to leading inside the opening minute. An extended delivery created confusion in the home penalty box however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper produced a point-blank save at his goal line to stop the Brazilian. Palace's Control The near miss served as a wake-up call for the home team following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements. Rapidly attempts started arriving thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities on Thursday, it seemed like it might not be the Frenchman's match as he pulled shots wide of the target inside the opening 15 minutes. Opening Goal However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension faced delays, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough. Another precise pass by the midfielder drew the defender toward the tackle and, having just made a brilliant block to deny YĂ©remy Pino, the young defender was forced to foul his fellow Frenchman inside the area. Post-Interval Recovery Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the setting sun yet he'll feel regret for permitting the visitors to draw equal following halftime. Glasner's team was unprepared from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that found the top corner. Winning Strike After enduring a goalmouth scramble where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was tripped near the 18-yard line by the English center-back. A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper via a strong shot. Important Three Points Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to secure a crucial victory elevating the Red Devils climb above Palace to sixth position.