Crystal Palace vs Manchester United | 2022/23 PL

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United, Crystal Palace vs Man United

A confident Manchester United travel to Selhurst Park facing Crystal Palace on Wednesday as the Red Devils look to add to their impressive unbeaten streak moving into the fixture. Having secured a compelling three points against rivals Manchester City last weekend, Erik Ten Hag’s side will be keen on settling for nothing but a victory as United eye moving into the second spot in the Premier League table at the end of the match-week.

Unbeaten in nine games across all competitions heading into the fixture, the Red Devils emerge as favourites for the three points on offer at Selhurst Park. Consistent and dominant in their performances in recent weeks, United are likely to employ a positive approach throughout the ninety minutes in a bid to remain an imposing force against Palace. Additionally, with Ten Hag expected to deploy a strong XI, the visitors will be keen on delivering a notable performance on Wednesday.

Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek, and Axel Tuanzebe remain out of contention while Diogo Dalot continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Anthony Martial’s availability remains uncertain owing to a potential injury, although new signing Wout Weghorst will be pushing for a starting spot against the Eagles.

Probable Man United Starting Line-Up Against Crystal Palace

Goalkeeper

David De Gea (GK): Amongst the team’s best-performing players, De Gea will be keen on continuing to remain consistent in his displays moving forward. Whilst unlikely to be severely tested against Palace, the Spaniard will look to perform to the best of his potential on Wednesday.

Defenders

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB): Excellent in his performances in recent weeks, Wan-Bissaka will be keen on continuing to improve his attributes over the coming fixtures. With the right-back proving to be an adequate cover for Dalot, Wan-Bissaka will be keen on cementing his place in the starting line-up moving forward.

Harry Maguire (RCB): With Raphael Varane likely to be rested, Maguire will be keen on delivering a notable display against Palace. Having delivered a string of decent performances at centre-back, the England international will look to make a case for a starting spot moving forward.

Lisandro Martinez (LCB): Likely to be included in the starting line-up facing the Eagles, Martinez will be keen on performing to the best of his abilities on Wednesday. Although having been rested against City, the Argentinian centre-back will look to regain his spot in the starting XI moving forward.

Luke Shaw (LB): Amongst the team’s most consistent performers this season, Shaw will be keen on maintaining his standard of output over the coming weeks. With the left-back having proven to be a key component of Ten Hag’s system, Shaw will be keen on performing to his potential moving forward.

Midfielders

Casemiro (CDM): Having made a substantial impact on the team’s prospects, Casemiro will be keen on delivering an excellent display on Wednesday. With the team reliant on his performance and attributes, the Brazilian international will look to remain consistent in his displays moving forward.

Fred (CM): A boisterous display against City is likely to see Fred rewarded with a start against Palace. With the midfielder likely to push for a starting spot, Fred will be keen on making an impact on Wednesday.

Attackers

Bruno Fernandes (RW): Having delivered a notable display against City, Fernandes will be keen on continuing to improve on his displays moving forward. With the team reliant on his creativity and ingenuity across the attacking third, the United midfielder will look to deliver a commendable display against Palace.

Christian Eriksen (CM): An underrated figure in the starting line-up, Eriksen will look to maintain his standard of performance over the coming weeks. With the midfielder likely to retain his place against Palace, the Danish international will be keen on making the best of his opportunities moving forward.

Alejandro Garnacho (LW): Amongst the most promising players this season, Garnacho will be keen on making an impact against Palace. Having delivered the assist for the winning goal against City, the youngster will be keen on earning additional game-time over the coming fixtures.

Marcus Rashford (ST): United’s most compelling performer in recent outings, Rashford will be keen on adding to his tally of goal contributions on Wednesday. With the forward having proven to be an irreplaceable part of Ten Hag’s attacking set-up, Rashford will look to maintain his excellent standard of output moving further into the season.