Oliver Glasner has made two changes to his Palace team, replacing Daichi Kamada and Jean-Philippe Mateta with Ismaila Sarr and Jefferson Lerma as starting midfielders.
Erik ten Hag may welcome back both Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount as bench players to Manchester United but may only utilize them as subs. Read more man united vs crystal palace f.c. lineups.
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Manchester United will look to gain revenge against Crystal Palace when they play them in the Premier League at Selhurst Park this Saturday evening. United have made a promising start, winning both league games before defeating Southampton 3-0 and Barnsley 7-0 in Carabao Cup play – Marcus Rashford showing signs of returning to form, scoring twice while new signings Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui have excelled with an effective build-up from behind.
Erik ten Hag is likely to stick with the same team he used at St Mary’s and Barnsley, with perhaps one change at centre-back. Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia remain injured, while Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund appear closer to returning and could return into the side.
Ugarte may join Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield to provide his defence with extra protection from Palace’s direct style, while Amad and Joshua Zirkzee can create space for Rashford and Eberechi Eze to play freely.
Dean Henderson will hope to maintain his goalkeeper spot following an impressive performance against Brighton and Liverpool, potentially joining Marc Guehi, Chris Richards and Nathaniel Clyne as a back three while Maxence Lacroix should continue as left back. Daichi Kamada and Jefferson Lerma will fight it out to be joined at right back by either Daniel Munoz or Adam Wharton, with Tyrick Mitchell, Danny Ings, Ismaila Sarr and Eberechi Eze/Eddie Nketiah also available for consideration up top. As such, stars like Jeff Schlupp and Ahmed Elmohammady could be rested. The match starts at 5.30pm BST at Selhurst Park and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League as well as being available to stream via NOW TV Day Pass, available to all subscribers; Sky Sports Ultra is also an option, along with NOW TV Box Sets.
Match Preview
Manchester United have had mixed fortunes in the Premier League this season but will look to end a three-match losing streak at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Erik ten Hag is expected to stick with his starting eleven that beat Southampton; Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount may feature as substitutes.
The visitors have plenty of firepower in the final third, but must become more clinical and avoid costly errors that lead to turnovers in midfield. They are missing key players like Victor Lindelof (toe), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Luke Shaw (calf) and Leny Yoro (foot).
Palace have yet to register their first Premier League victory this season but boast an experienced squad which should help keep them competitive for a top-half finish. Oliver Glasner has made an immediate impactful change at Palace since taking charge and will look to build on the recent draws with Leicester and Chelsea by building on their recent 2-2 draws.
Palace are likely to line up in a 3-4-3) formation, with Henderson in goal; Munoz, Richards, Guehi and Lacroix; Wharton Doucoure Mitchell Kamada Eze and Nketiah likely playing major roles on attack alongside Eze and Nketiah. Palace hope that Chris Richards’ return from injury can add stability in defence while rising star Daichi Kamada could play an active role alongside Eze and Nketiah.
United’s quick forward play creates an opportunity, as Mainoo plays an intricate one-two with Eriksen but his shot is blocked by an Argentine defender. De Ligt then heads in an Eriksen corner but Henderson makes an excellent save to deny United victory.
United are pressing and attacking effectively, and have a fantastic chance to take the lead as their defenders win the ball high up the pitch. A brilliant bit of teamwork enables them to create an opening – with Rashford just missing out on reaching it from left cross from Rashford; on the other side Garnacho attempts a shot that gets parried by United’s goalkeeper.
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Manchester United have shown their mettle since losing to Liverpool 3-0, yet must do it all over again to end their Premier League hoodoo in London. Since Sir Alex Ferguson left, they have lost 10 times at home there — more than they ever managed during his 26-year reign at Old Trafford!
Visitors Crystal Palace are three points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur in fifth position and must win to remain competitive and maintain hopes for qualifying for next season’s Champions League competition. A defeat would place them 10th overall – well behind both Tottenham and Chelsea.
Erik ten Hag will make some changes to the side that defeated Southampton, with Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount both likely returning to training this week; they may feature against Crystal Palace; however it remains unlikely they’ll start.
Maxence Lacroix will likely retain his place at centre back, while Wharton and Mitchell should continue as midfield anchors. Ismaila Sarr will be key for any success Palace have in the final third, while rising star Daichi Kamada should partner Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta up front for attack.
Oliver Glasner may opt to field the same starting XI against Queens Park Rangers that began their EFL Cup win on Thursday. Chadi Riad and Trevoh Chalobah remain sidelined due to injury while Matheus Franca is unlikely to play.
Manchester United have several injury concerns, with Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia all absent from the squad. Jonny Evans could make his comeback alongside Casemiro while Scott McTominay could also start. Christian Eriksen may need rest after playing for 90 minutes against Arsenal while Anthony Martial is yet unfit to participate.
Manchester United have won 66 of 118 matches between them, winning all but one Premier League fixture while drawing two. A win at Selhurst Park would take Manchester United level with Tottenham in sixth position and bring them closer to Arsenal who sit one point further back in seventh.
Predictions
Manchester United are yet to register their inaugural win of the season, while Crystal Palace have been keen on spoiling that party at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner’s side have struggled in league competition this season but scored an unexpectedly satisfying 2-1 cup win against QPR last month which should help ease some early season anxieties.
The Eagles will likely stick with the same starting lineup from their last two league matches following an emphatic 4-0 defeat of Red Devils back in May. There are no fresh injury concerns ahead of this fixture for Glasner’s squad selection to make an impressionful statement of intent for their opponent.
Bruno Manga – Bruno Manga was limited to just a bench spot during his debut league start of the season against West Ham but could return as a starter here. As an aggressive shot taker and high shooting volume full-back he should see plenty of advanced areas where he can create chances.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – Lisandro Martinez has been an impressive performer for United this season and will look to show it against West Ham United on Monday evening. His versatility allows him to operate either at right back or centre back depending on Ten Hag’s tactical instructions.
Diogo Dalot – After struggling in his debut Premier League appearance against Southampton, Diogo Dalot should return to the starting XI this week for Crystal Palace’s visit. Dalot is known for being strong tackler who can cover ground quickly.
Jose Mourinho will likely make no major adjustments from the team that he fielded against Brighton on Tuesday night, preferring instead to utilise his tactical flexibility against them.
Mourinho’s preferred 4-2-2-2 formation should give his side an excellent chance at taking all three points from this match-up. New signings Manuel Ugarte and Carlos Martin may retain their spots as they build fitness levels.
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