🔗 Share this article Mason Mount's Sweet Goal Seals Manchester United Comeback Win at Palace Just when the Portuguese coach must have thought his luck wasn't changing, the Red Devils managed to inflict Crystal Palace's first home defeat in the Premier League beginning in February. Oliver Glasner's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring through Jean-Philippe Mateta's second penalty attempt. Yet they were unable to make their dominance count and having failed to find the net at Selhurst, United struck back twice in nine minutes from the Dutch forward plus the former Chelsea player. Frustrating Day against The Eagles The match proved disappointing encounter finishing of a long week for Glasner, who saw the Senegalese international limp off with a serious problem in the first period. Ruben Amorim probably contained his feelings controlled as he headed down the tunnel immediately after the match's conclusion. Tactical Modifications Amorim had played down similarities regarding his and Glasner's strategic methods ahead of the match, though recognizing that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". His response to the poor performance facing ten Toffees was to change the wide defenders, with Amad Diallo moving to the right flank with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu. Opening Opportunities United must have sensed a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed three more days to prepare and nearly scored first inside the opening minute. A long throw caused chaos in the home penalty box yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block on his goalline to stop the Brazilian. Home Side's Dominance The near miss acted as an alert for the home team following the midday start that was dictated by TV requirements. Rapidly attempts started arriving frequently. After missing multiple opportunities on Thursday, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be Mateta's day after he sent efforts missing the goal during the first quarter. Breakthrough However during a period when talks over Mateta's contract extension have stalled, it was the France international who found the breakthrough. One more perfect ball from Wharton lured Leny Yoro into making contact following an earlier excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro could only bring down his compatriot in the penalty box. Second Half Recovery The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to shield his eyes from the low sun yet he'll feel regret enabling Amorim's team to equalise eight minutes following halftime. Glasner's team was unprepared by a quick Bruno Fernandes free-kick enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest while turning simultaneously to generate a strike that found the top corner. Decisive Goal Having survived a goalmouth scramble as the forward came close once more in his own net, their day improved further shortly afterward when the Netherlands forward was brought down near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi. A temporary uncertainty developed within the barrier when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper via a strong shot. Vital Victory Without Sarr's pace to utilize, Palace could barely muster further attempts allowing Amorim's team to see out vital three points which moves Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.