Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction

Manchester United welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

United won 1-0 at Everton last time out, while Palace edged Wolverhampton Wanderers by the same scoreline at Selhurst Park.

Match preview

There have been several classic games between the two sides, and Sunday’s meeting may be no different.

United head into the game as the most in-form team in the Premier League, collecting 16 points from six games.

The Red Devils have also won their last three home games, the joint-best record in the division within that period.

However, United have struggled at home against Palace in recent seasons, losing four of their last six meetings.

That said, United’s newfound attacking fluidity and recent home form could help them secure their first league double over Palace since the 2017/18 season.

Palace beat Zrinjski Mostar 2-0 in the Conference League on Thursday, meaning United should be the fresher side.

The Eagles’ off-pitch issues have affected their league form, leaving them five points adrift of a European spot.

Palace have been inconsistent on the road, collecting 20 points from 13 games, ranking eighth in the away table.

Despite their struggles, the visitors are expected to provide a stern test for United, given their recent strong record against the Mancunian giants.

Team news

United will be without four key players, with Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, and Lisandro Martinez all sidelined through injury.

For Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jefferson Lerma, Eddie Nketiah, and long-term absentee Cheick Doucoure are in the treatment room. Maxence Lacroix is a doubt for the game..

Predicted line-ups

Man United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko.

Palace (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Jaydee Canvot, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Borna Sosa, Daniel Munoz, Ismaila Sarr, Yeremy Pino, Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Prediction

We fancy Man United to win 3-1.

Stats from transfermarkt.com & who scored.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .