Man United travel away after their hard fought win over Man City in the recent Manchester derby, while Crystal Palace come off the back of a narrow 1-0 loss to Chelsea. United are presently 9 points off league leaders Arsenal and fans can check Bet mobile that are offering significant odds on the Gunners winning their first Premier League trophy in almost two decades.
Manchester United, who are currently on a run of 9 consecutive wins across all competitions, will be looking to extend their streak when they face off against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in a midweek game. The Eagles have struggled in their league matches, losing four out of their last five and scoring just two goals. This puts them closer to the bottom of the league than to the top.
Meanwhile, a win against Crystal Palace will mean the longest winning streak for Manchester United in 14 years, since a 11-match streak under Alex Ferguson. Their significant resurgence this season has seen bookies like Betway already offering significant odds on the Red Devils finishing in the top-four position despite having a new manager in charge.
Injury/Suspension List:
In their recent defeat to Chelsea, Crystal Palace suffered an injury to key defender Joachim Andersen, who left the game with a calf problem. Anderson’s replacement in the backline is expected to be James Tomkins. Anderson joins McArthur and Ferguson, who are already out with long-term injuries.
Wilfried Zaha, who previously played for Manchester United, will play against his former team and has the opportunity to set a new record for players who have previously played for Manchester United by scoring a fourth goal against them.
Ten Hag’s side have no suspended players going into this fixture, but Casemiro will need to stay cautious from receiving any cards. The Brazilian is on four yellow cards and a single mistake could force him out of the crucial game against Arsenal at the weekend.
Manchester United also suffered injuries in their recent match against Manchester City, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both sustaining slight injuries.
Donny van de Beek, Axel Tuanzebe, and Jadon Sancho will not be available for the game, and Diogo Dalot is unlikely to be back from his hamstring injury yet.
Player To Watch Out For – Wilfred Zaha
Wilfred Zaha is crucial for Crystal Palace because he brings a level of skill, speed and creativity to the team that is unmatched by many other players. He has the ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates and also has a proven goal-scoring ability. With his contract running out, odds from bookies like Betway are significantly higher on him leaving Selhurst Park at the end of the season.
He’s a key player in the team’s attacking play, and his ability to take on defenders and beat them with his dribbling skills gives the team an extra dimension in the final-third. He’s also a constant threat to the opposing team’s defence and his presence on the field forces them to pay extra attention to him, which creates space for his teammates to operate.
In addition, Wilfred Zaha is a hardworking player who is always looking to contribute both offensively and defensively. He averages 1.33 tackles and 0.58 interceptions per game, and his work rate on the field is a great asset for the team.
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Manchester United Probable Line-up (4-2-3-1):
David De Gea(GK); Aaron Wan-Bissaka(RB), Lisandro Martinez(CB), Raphael Varane(CB), Luke Shaw(LB); Fred (CM), Christian Eriksen(CM); Antony (RW), Bruno Fernandes(CAM), Marcus Rashford(LW), Wout Weghorst(ST).
Predicted Score:
Crystal Palace 0-2 Manchester United
Crystal Palace have caused problems for Manchester United in recent years but with Ten Hag getting his tactics right at the business end of the season, it should be a comfortable 2-0 win with goals from Rashford and Fernandes.
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