Precisely as the Portuguese coach likely believed his fortune would never turn, his side delivered Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in league competition from February onward.
The Palace manager's side had been rampant justifiably opened the scoring by way of Jean-Philippe Mateta's repeated spot-kick. However they failed to convert superiority into goals and having failed to net versus Palace, Amorim's team countered two times in quick succession from their summer signing and Mason Mount.
It was a frustrating encounter finishing after multiple matches for the home manager, who witnessed his winger depart hurt with a concerning injury before half-time.
The United manager probably contained his emotions in check while walking off the pitch right after the final whistle.
The Portuguese coach dismissed parallels involving the two coaches' tactical approach during preparation, although he acknowledged that Palace "currently execute things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".
His response to the disappointing loss facing ten Toffees meant modifying the flank players, featuring the Ivorian shifting to the right side with the full-back replaced Patrick Dorgu.
The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed additional preparation time and came close to leading within the first minute.
A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the home penalty box however incredibly Dean Henderson executed a reflex block near the net to deny Casemiro.
The close shave served as a wake-up call for Palace after the early kick-off which was determined for broadcast purposes.
Soon the chances started arriving frequently. Subsequent to squandered multiple opportunities during European action, it appeared it might not be the striker's opportunity as he pulled efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.
Yet amid days where negotiations regarding the striker's new deal hit obstacles, it was the France international who provided the first goal.
A further accurate delivery from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into making contact following an earlier superb interception to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender had to trip his compatriot in the penalty box.
The goalkeeper returned wearing a cap to protect his vision from the glare but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to draw equal after the restart.
The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece enabling the Dutchman to control with his chest and swivel in the same movement to produce a shot that found the top corner.
Having survived a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted another time defensively, their situation enhanced a few minutes later while Zirkzee was fouled outside the penalty area by Marc Guéhi.
A brief pause occurred in the defensive wall during Fernandes' delivery the set-piece toward Mount permitting Mount to beat Henderson with a powerful drive.
Lacking the winger's speed to call on, Palace could barely muster another chance while the visitors managed to complete vital three points elevating United move above Palace into sixth place.
Elena Hartwell is a multidisciplinary artist and educator passionate about fostering creative communities in London.