🔗 Share this article Mason Mount's Precise Strike Completes Man United Comeback Win against Selhurst Park Just when the United manager likely believed the team's momentum wasn't changing, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward. Oliver Glasner's players started strongly rightfully went ahead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count after previously struggling to find the net at Selhurst, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double through the Dutch forward and Mason Mount. Difficult Afternoon against Palace It was a frustrating encounter finishing following a busy period for the home manager, who observed his winger depart hurt with a serious problem prior to the break. His Portuguese counterpart likely maintained his emotions in check when proceeding off the pitch directly following the game's end. Lineup Adjustments The Portuguese coach dismissed comparisons between both managers' strategic methods during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". The reaction following the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees involved altering both wing-backs, with Amad Diallo occupying the right wing while the Portuguese assumed Dorgu's position. Early Chances United must have sensed a chance to benefit given that they had extra rest days and came close to leading within the first minute. A lengthy throw-in created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably Dean Henderson made a close-range stop near the net to stop the Brazilian. Eagles' Superiority The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Palace following the midday start that was scheduled by the television schedulers. Quickly opportunities started arriving frequently. Following wasted numerous attempts on Thursday, it appeared perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match after he sent shots wide of the target during the first quarter. Breakthrough Yet amid days during discussions about Mateta's contract extension have stalled, the French striker emerged who opened the scoring. A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle following an earlier superb interception to stop the winger, Yoro could only bring down Mateta inside the area. After Break Recovery Henderson re-emerged with head protection to protect his vision from the low sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break. Glasner's team was unprepared via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to chest the ball down and pivot in one motion to generate a strike that found the top corner. Decisive Strike Having survived a chaotic situation as the forward came close again at the wrong end, their afternoon got even better shortly afterward while Zirkzee was tripped near the 18-yard line from the Palace defender. A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount permitting Mount to score past the keeper via a strong shot. Crucial Win Lacking the winger's speed to utilize, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance allowing Amorim's team to secure an important win that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.