Crystal Palace and Manchester United are set to clash at Selhurst Park on Monday evening in what promises to be an exciting Premier League encounter. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory and continue their positive recent form.
Here is a comprehensive preview of the match, including current form, team news, key players, and a scoreline prediction.
Current Form
Crystal Palace’s Current Form
Crystal Palace, under the guidance of head coach Oliver Glasner, has been in impressive form recently.
The Eagles are currently enjoying a four-game unbeaten run, collecting 10 points out of the last 12 available.
They have recorded notable wins against Liverpool, West Ham United, and Newcastle United, along with a draw against Fulham.
Palace will be aiming to complete a league double over Manchester United, having secured a 1-0 victory in their previous encounter at Old Trafford.
Man United’s Current Form
Manchester United, on the other hand, has had a mixed run of results lately.
While they are unbeaten since their loss to Chelsea in April, their form in the league has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last four games.
The Red Devils’ quest for a Champions League spot has ended, as they now battle to qualify for either the Europa League or Conference League next season.
Team News
Crystal Palace Team News
Palace will face Manchester United without several injured players, including Sam Johnstone, Cheick Doucoure, Jefferson Lerma, Rob Holding, and Matheus Franca.
Manchester United Team News
Meanwhile, Manchester United will have a patched-up back four for this match.
Their defensive frailties could make it difficult for them to keep a clean sheet against an in-form Crystal Palace side.
Key Players
For Crystal Palace, their key players to watch will include their talented attacking trio of Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
These players have been instrumental in Palace’s recent success and will pose a threat to Manchester United’s defence.
Manchester United will rely on the creative prowess of Bruno Fernandes, who has been a key figure in their attacking play.
Alongside Fernandes, young talents such as Hojlund and Antony have the potential to make an impact on the match.
Scoreline Prediction
Considering the recent form of both teams and Manchester United’s defensive vulnerabilities, this match is likely to be closely contested.
A draw seems to be the most probable outcome, with both teams sharing the points.
Our Prediction: 2-2
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FAQ
What was the score the last time Crystal Palace played Manchester United? The last time Crystal Palace played Manchester United, Crystal Palace emerged victorious with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
Who are Crystal Palace playing next? Crystal Palace’s next match is against Southampton.
Who are Manchester United playing next?
Manchester United’s next fixture is against Brighton & Hove Albion.
What time is the kickoff for the Crystal Palace vs Manchester United match? The kickoff time for the Crystal Palace vs Manchester United match is 8:00 PM.
