Crystal Palace vs Man United: Match preview, head-to-head, team news, key players
Manchester United travel to South London to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
United are aiming to return to winning ways after suffering a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Everton at Old Trafford on Monday.
Palace won 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend before tasting a 2-1 defeat to Strasbourg in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday.
Match preview
After staying unbeaten for five games, United’s momentum took a big hit with the demoralising defeat to Everton.
United must avoid another setback at Palace to prevent slipping back into the early-season crisis that engulfed them.
To prevent that, Ruben Amorim’s side need to improve their away form, which currently stands at one win, three draws, and two losses.
Fortunately, Palace have been inconsistent at home, picking up just 10 points in six games — the sixth lowest in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the hosts will hope to extend their unbeaten league run to four matches and will be encouraged by their recent form against United (three wins and one draw).
Head-to-head
Across the last 68 matches between them, United have won 41 games, lost 13 and drawn 14 against Palace.
Team news
Amorim has confirmed that United will be without Harry Maguire, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha.
Cheick Doucoure, Caleb Kporha, Rio Cardines and Borna Sosa are sidelined for the hosts. However, manager Oliver Glasner hopes Will Hughes recovers in time after coming off injured against Strasbourg.
Key players
Crystal Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta: The French striker has six goals in the league and scored twice against United last season.
Marc Guehi: The Palace skipper is regarded as one of the league’s standout defenders.
Man United
Bryan Mbeumo: United’s top scorer in the competition with five goals and netted twice against Palace last term.
Matthijs de Ligt: United’s best centre-back; his physical presence will be vital to stopping Mateta.
Stats from 11v11.com, transfermarkt.com & sofascore.com
Article written by Henry Thornton .