Mason Mount's Clinical Finish Completes United Comeback Victory against Palace

Just when the United manager probably assumed the team's momentum remained negative, Manchester United delivered Crystal Palace's first home defeat in league competition from February onward.

The Palace manager's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead via their forward's second penalty attempt. However they failed to convert superiority into goals and having failed to score against Palace, the visitors responded two times in quick succession from their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating day concluding following a busy period for the Palace boss, who saw his winger leave injured with a worrying issue in the first period.

The United manager likely maintained his reactions subdued as he headed off the pitch directly following the game's end.

Tactical Adjustments

The United manager minimized comparisons between his and Glasner's strategic methods during preparation, while admitting that Glasner's team "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton involved altering both wing-backs, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Early Attempts

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit considering they enjoyed additional preparation time and came close to leading within the first minute.

An extended delivery caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow the former United goalkeeper executed a reflex block on his goalline to prevent the midfielder.

Eagles' Superiority

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Palace following the midday start which was determined for broadcast purposes.

Soon the chances commenced appearing thick and fast. Following wasted numerous attempts on Thursday, it appeared could potentially not become Mateta's day when he twice dragged attempts off target during the first quarter.

Opening Goal

But in a week when talks over the striker's new deal faced delays, Mateta stepped up who found the breakthrough.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder drew the defender into the challenge following an earlier superb interception to deny Yéremy Pino, the 20-year-old had to trip his fellow Frenchman within the 18-yard area.

Post-Interval Recovery

Palace's shot-stopper came out wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to equalise eight minutes post the break.

The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball enabling the Dutchman to bring under control and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that found the top corner.

Winning Goal

Having survived a frantic moment as the forward came close once more in his own net, their day improved further moments after when the Netherlands forward was fouled outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders as the captain passed the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Win

Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate another chance while the visitors managed to see out vital three points that means United move above Palace up to sixth spot.