🔗 Share this article Mount's Sweet Finish Completes Man United Comeback Triumph at Crystal Palace At the moment when Ruben Amorim likely believed his luck wasn't changing, Manchester United secured Oliver Glasner's team's initial home loss in domestic football beginning in February. The Austrian coach's players started strongly and deservedly took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's retaken penalty. Yet they were unable to capitalize on their control after previously struggling to net versus Palace, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via Joshua Zirkzee and the English midfielder. Frustrating Day for Palace It was a frustrating encounter finishing after multiple matches for the Palace boss, who observed the Senegalese international depart hurt with a concerning injury prior to the break. His Portuguese counterpart may have kept his feelings controlled when proceeding off the pitch right after the game's end. Tactical Adjustments The Portuguese coach dismissed similarities regarding his and Glasner's tactical approach ahead of the match, though recognizing that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively". His response to the lacklustre defeat versus reduced Everton involved altering the flank players, including the young winger moving to the right flank as Diogo Dalot replaced Patrick Dorgu. Opening Opportunities The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit given that they had extra rest days and nearly scored first after 43 seconds. A lengthy throw-in caused chaos in the home penalty box but somehow Dean Henderson executed a reflex block at his goal line to deny Casemiro. Palace's Control The near miss acted as an alert for the home team after the early kick-off that was dictated for broadcast purposes. Soon the chances started arriving thick and fast. Subsequent to squandered a hatful of chances in midweek, it appeared it might not be the Frenchman's match after he sent attempts off target during the first quarter. Breakthrough However during a period during discussions about Mateta's contract extension have stalled, Mateta stepped up who provided the first goal. A further accurate delivery by the midfielder enticed the young Frenchman toward the tackle following an earlier excellent defensive stop to deny Yéremy Pino, Yoro had to trip Mateta inside the area. Post-Interval Turnaround The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the setting sun but he will be disappointed for permitting the visitors to level the score following halftime. The home side was sleeping via a fast United dead ball and Zirkzee was able to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to generate a strike that sailed into the far corner. Match-Winning Goal Following weathering a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their day improved further a few minutes later when the Netherlands forward was tripped near the 18-yard line by the English center-back. There was a moment's hesitation in the defensive wall as the captain passed the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive. Crucial Three Points Lacking the winger's speed to call on, the home team struggled to create further attempts while the visitors managed to see out a crucial victory that means Manchester United leapfrog the Eagles into sixth place.