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Just when the Portuguese coach probably assumed his fortune remained negative, Manchester United delivered Crystal Palace's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early rightfully went ahead by way of the French striker's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to capitalize on their control following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double from their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Difficult Day for The Eagles

This represented a difficult encounter finishing after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who witnessed Ismaïla Sarr limp off with a concerning injury before half-time.

The United manager likely maintained his feelings controlled as he headed down the tunnel right after the game's end.

Tactical Changes

The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding the two coaches' tactical approach during preparation, while admitting that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

The reaction following the poor performance against 10-man Everton involved altering the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot took over from Dorgu.

Opening Opportunities

United must have sensed a opening to capitalize given that they had additional preparation time and almost went ahead within the first minute.

An extended delivery created confusion in the Palace area but somehow Dean Henderson produced a point-blank save at his goal line to deny Casemiro.

Eagles' Superiority

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for the home team post the lunchtime beginning which was determined by the television schedulers.

Soon the chances began to come in quick succession. After missing numerous attempts in midweek, it seemed like perhaps it wouldn't be the Frenchman's match as he pulled attempts off target in the initial phase.

First Score

But in a week where negotiations regarding Mateta's contract extension faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman into making contact following an earlier excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, the young defender was forced to foul Mateta within the 18-yard area.

After Break Comeback

Palace's shot-stopper came out wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun however he'll experience frustration enabling Amorim's team to level the score post the break.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to chest the ball down and swivel in the same movement to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Decisive Moment

Following weathering a frantic moment where Zirkzee almost scored once more in his own net, their day improved further a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was brought down on the edge of Palace's box by Marc Guéhi.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the set-piece toward Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Crucial Win

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, the home team struggled to create additional opportunities as United were able to see out vital three points elevating United move above Palace into sixth place.