🔗 Share this article Mount's Sweet Strike Seals Manchester United Comeback Triumph at Selhurst Park Precisely as the Portuguese coach probably assumed the team's momentum would never turn, the Red Devils managed to inflict the home side's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward. The Palace manager's side had been rampant and deservedly took the lead by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. But they could not to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back two times in quick succession through the Dutch forward and Mason Mount. Difficult Day against Glasner's Side The match proved disappointing day concluding of a long week for Glasner, who witnessed his winger leave injured with a serious problem prior to the break. The United manager likely maintained his emotions in check as he headed toward the dressing room right after the game's end. Strategic Changes The United manager minimized comparisons between both managers' game philosophy in the buildup, although he acknowledged that the opposition "simply perform things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". His response to the poor performance against 10-man Everton involved altering the wide defenders, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu. Early Opportunities The visitors likely felt a opening to capitalize given that they had three more days to prepare and almost went ahead within the first minute. An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block near the net to deny Casemiro. Palace's Control The near miss functioned as a warning for the home team after the early kick-off that was scheduled by TV requirements. Rapidly attempts started arriving thick and fast. Following wasted numerous attempts during European action, it looked perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day when he twice dragged attempts off target during the first quarter. First Score Yet amid days when talks over the forward's renewal faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal. A further accurate delivery from the England international drew the defender into making contact after recently producing excellent defensive stop to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender was forced to foul his compatriot inside the area. After Break Recovery Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to block the sun from the glare however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to draw equal after the restart. Palace were caught napping via a fast United dead ball allowing the forward to control with his chest and pivot in one motion to produce a shot that flew into the net. Winning Moment Following weathering a chaotic situation as the forward came close once more in his own net, their situation enhanced moments after when the Netherlands forward was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi. A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount and that allowed him to beat Henderson with a powerful drive. Vital Victory Without Sarr's pace to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate further attempts as United were able to secure a crucial victory elevating Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles up to sixth spot.