Match Preview: Crystal Palace VS Man United

Man United VS Crystal Palace
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Within four days, Manchester United are back in Premier League action. Tonight, they will travel to the Selhurst Park Stadium to play against the home team, Crystal Palace. Manchester United have a great chance today to climb up to the 3rd place in the point table. If they can win tonight, they will surpass Newcastle United.

On the other hand, Crystal Palace are looking for a victory after losing two consecutive matches. They are in 12th after 18 games.

Stats & Facts

Manchester United are having a good time in the Premier League. They have won their last five successive matches in the league. Besides, Crystal Palace are fighting at the lower table. They just won one of their last five matches in the EPL.

However, The Eagles have had good records against Manchester United in recent times. Crystal Palace defeated Manchester United three times in their last six meetings. Moreover, Crystal Palace won their last game against Manchester United in the previous season.

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Moreover, the records of Manchester United against any London side club are not good enough. They lost three of their last five games against in London. However, Man United have improved much this season. Aside from their home records, their away records are also impressive. The Red Devils won five of their last eight away games in the EPL.

Team News

Manchester United’s striker Anthony Martial was subbed off in the second half during the match against Manchester City. He got a knock during this match and is doubtful to play tonight against Crystal Palace.

Marcus Rashford, who scored the winning goal in the Manchester Derby, seemed injured. But the manager will wait for him till the end. Due to Martial’s injury, the manager is likely to start with Antony. However, Man United’s new recruit Wout Weghorst has trained with the team and is ready to play tonight.

As for The Eagles, Joachim Andersen will miss the match as he became injured during the match against Crystal Palace. James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson are the long absentees of Crystal Palace. Therefore, Wilfred Zaha will lead the attack against his former club, Man United.