Crystal Palace are all set to welcome Manchester United tonight at Selhurst Park. This season has been a disaster for the Red Devils and are now standing in 8th with 54 points. The race for the top four is over for Manchester United, but they are still competing to enter the top six in order to secure European football next season. The last five games saw Man United winning only one match, while they lost one and tied the remaining three.
However, Manchester United still have a chance to get into the top six, as they are only six points behind the top six. A win over Crystal Palace would see Manchester United overtake Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at the league table.
Stats & Facts
- Crystal Palace have already defeated Manchester United this season at Old Trafford. A win tonight over Man United would see them completing the league double for the first time in their history.
- Manchester United have failed to win any of their last three visits to Selhurst Park in the Premier League. Before that, the Red Devils had won eight of their 11 away meetings with Crystal Palace in this competition.
- Man United have lost the away games against Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, and West Ham United. A defeat against Crystal Palace would see them losing five away games in London in a single season for the first time in their history.
- Crystal Palace have won their last two home games in the league. They have not won three successive home games in this competition since 2022.
- Manchester United have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last eight matches across all competitions.
Team News
Crystal Palace will be without Sam Johnstone, Cheick Doucoure, Jefferson Lerma, Rob Holding, and Matheus Franca through their respective injury. However, Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi are ready to return to the squad after recovering from injury.
Michael Olise, who has been linked with Man United for the upcoming transfer window, will lead the frontline along with Jean Mateta and Eze.
As for Manchester United, injuries have been a massive concern for them. There have been 65 different injury cases for Manchester United throughout the season. Willy Kambwala, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia are still out of the squad due to injuries.
Harry Maguire is the latest addition to this list, as he picked up another injury during the match against Burnley. Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes are also in doubt, though the manager is hopeful about Bruno. However, Jony Evans and Anthony Martial have returned to training and should be available for tonight’s clash.
Possible Lineup for Crystal Palace:
Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze
Possible Lineup for Manchester United:
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Prediction: Palace 2-2 Man United
Although Crystal Palace had a difficult start, they have been brilliant in their last few matches. They defeated Liverpool before smashing West Ham United with five goals. So it is expected that the Eagles will be aggressive against Man United.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are struggling with their defense. In spite of scoring goals, they are unable to hold the lead due to poor defense. The result would be in their favor if they could defend well.
Betfair Odds
Crystal Palace: 2.23
Draw: 3.80
Man United: 3.10
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