Match Preview: Man United VS Crystal Palace

Manchester United are now making progress after a difficult start of the season. They have already lost three of their first six matches in the English Premier League. But The Red Devils are now getting their form back again. They defeated Burnley FC by a narrow 1-0 margin before securing a dominating victory against Crystal Palace. On Wednesday, Manchester United beat Crystal Palace by a comfortable 3-0 margin in the Carabao Cup. However, the two sides are set to face off once again tomorrow. Manchester United will host the Eagles at Old Trafford to play the 7th game in the Premier League.

Stats&Facts

• After conceding 14 goals in six matches in all competitions, Manchester United had two consecutive clean sheets in their last two games.
• Man United won this exact fixture last season against Crystal Palace. However, they haven't won consecutive games against the Eagles since 2018.
• Man United have been brilliant at Old Trafford as they were unbeaten in their 32 home games. But Brighton broke their unbeaten streak at Old Trafford as they defeated Man United in their last home game. Manchester United haven't suffered two defeats in a row at Old Trafford since 2021.
• Man United registered 16 victories from their first 20 league meetings with the Eagles. But Crystal Palace's progress has been pretty impressive. They have lost only three of their last eight games against Manchester United.

Team News

In the Carabao Cup, Man United boss Erik Ten Hag made several chances and deployed some young players. Facundo Pellistri, Alejandro Garnacho, and Mejbri Hanniball dropped a brilliant performance against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup. Sofyan Amrabat made his full debut in this game, while Mason Mount and Raphael Varane returned from injury in this match. Sofyan Amrabat played as a left-back and is likely to continue in this role if Sergio Reguilon remains injured ahead of the game tomorrow. Raphael Varane will pair up once again with Victor Lindelof in the absence of Lisandro Martinez. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes will return to the starting XI after being an unused substitute in the Carabao Cup. Anthony Martial scored a stunning goal in the cup game, but the manager could start Rasmus Hojlund over Martial. However, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo, and Kobbie Mainoo remain out of the squad. But Christian Eriksen Sergio Reguilon, and Scott McTominay could return to the squad ahead of tomorrow's game. As for Crystal Palace, former Man United's goalkeeper Dean Henderson will miss the match due to an injury. The visitors will also miss the service of Michael Olise, Matheus Franca, Jefferson Lerma, and James Tomkins as they all are injured. Manchester United possible starting lineup: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Reguilon; Casemiro, Amrabat; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund Crystal Palace possible starting lineup: Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Doucoure; Ayew, Eze, Schlupp; Mateta

Prediction: Man United 2-1 Crystal Palace

Although Man United had a bad start of the season, they are now getting their momentum back. They already have defeated Crystal Palace two days ago, which will give a huge boost to the Red Devils. Man United will have tremendous support from the gallery as they are the home team.

Betfair Odds

Man United: 1.55 Draw: 4.33 Crsytal Palace: 5.50 Betfair Odds are available on BFB247