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Preview: Man United go to Crystal Palace on Sunday lunchtime

Preview: Man United go to Crystal Palace on Sunday lunchtime

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Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United need a positive result to bounce back from the disappointing home defeat to Everton.

By Graham Ruthven

Top five aspirations

Two points is all that separates Crystal Palace and Manchester United in the Premier League table ahead of Sunday’s meeting at Selhurst Park.

Both teams have aspirations of a top five finish with Oliver Glasner’s side sitting in the Champions League qualification places going in to the weekend. An away win for United, however, would lift them above Palace in the table.

Manchester United need a positive response following Monday’s dismal home loss to Everton who played the majority of the match at Old Trafford down a man.

Palace have yet to lose a single game at home in the league so far this season with the 2-1 win over Liverpool at the end of September a statement result that should have Ruben Amorim wary.

Defeat to Everton on Monday ended a five-game unbeaten streak for United. A strong response on Sunday would point the Old Trafford outfit in the right direction again. Another loss, however, would see them regress further.

Key players

Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored more Premier League goals (six) than any other Crystal Palace player this season and is expected to lead the line for the Eagles on Sunday.

Yeremy Pino and Ismaïla Sarr will test United with their speed and trickery. The former netted a stunner in the away win over Wolves last time out and will be a threat in the attacking third once more.

In central midfield, Adam Wharton will be playing for Palace amid speculation linking the England international with a potential transfer to Old Trafford at some point in the future.

Bryan Mbeumo has been a shining light for Manchester United so far this season, giving Amorim’s team a consistent threat on the right side of the attack. 

Bruno Fernandes is a danger even as he continues to operate in a deeper role this season, leading United’s squad for Expected Goals (5.0). The Portuguese is still the beating heart of his team.

In goal, Senne Lammens has quickly become Amorim’s new number one even if the Belgian was partially at fault for Everton’s winner on Monday. Lammens will need to find top form again this weekend.

Team news

Glasner might have no choice but to rest some of the team that started away to Strasbourg in the Conference League on Thursday. This could test the depth of the Crystal Palace squad. 

Cheick Doucouré, Eddie Nketiah and Chadi Riad are sidelined through injury for the Eagles at the moment and will miss Sunday’s match.

Benjamin Šeško is facing a month out with a knee injury, meaning Joshua Zirkzee could start in the place of the Slovenian striker like he did against Everton on Monday. 

Matheus Cunha, however, could return to the team after missing Monday’s game following a reported training ground incident. Manchester United would be better off with the Brazilian’s energy and general attacking threat on the pitch.

Lisandro Martínez is closing in on a return from an ACL injury, but Sunday’s match at Selhurst Park could come too soon for the defender.

Prediction

Given Palace’s strength at home this season, but United’s need to put in a performance after that showing against Everton, a draw seems like the safest bet: Crystal Palace 1-1 Manchester United.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

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Preview: Man United go to Crystal Palace on Sunday lunchtime

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United need a positive result to bounce back from the disappointing home defeat to Everton.

By Graham Ruthven

Top five aspirations

Two points is all that separates Crystal Palace and Manchester United in the Premier League table ahead of Sunday’s meeting at Selhurst Park.

Both teams have aspirations of a top five finish with Oliver Glasner’s side sitting in the Champions League qualification places going in to the weekend. An away win for United, however, would lift them above Palace in the table.

Manchester United need a positive response following Monday’s dismal home loss to Everton who played the majority of the match at Old Trafford down a man.

Palace have yet to lose a single game at home in the league so far this season with the 2-1 win over Liverpool at the end of September a statement result that should have Ruben Amorim wary.

Defeat to Everton on Monday ended a five-game unbeaten streak for United. A strong response on Sunday would point the Old Trafford outfit in the right direction again. Another loss, however, would see them regress further.

Key players

Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored more Premier League goals (six) than any other Crystal Palace player this season and is expected to lead the line for the Eagles on Sunday.

Yeremy Pino and Ismaïla Sarr will test United with their speed and trickery. The former netted a stunner in the away win over Wolves last time out and will be a threat in the attacking third once more.

In central midfield, Adam Wharton will be playing for Palace amid speculation linking the England international with a potential transfer to Old Trafford at some point in the future.

Bryan Mbeumo has been a shining light for Manchester United so far this season, giving Amorim’s team a consistent threat on the right side of the attack. 

Bruno Fernandes is a danger even as he continues to operate in a deeper role this season, leading United’s squad for Expected Goals (5.0). The Portuguese is still the beating heart of his team.

In goal, Senne Lammens has quickly become Amorim’s new number one even if the Belgian was partially at fault for Everton’s winner on Monday. Lammens will need to find top form again this weekend.

Team news

Glasner might have no choice but to rest some of the team that started away to Strasbourg in the Conference League on Thursday. This could test the depth of the Crystal Palace squad. 

Cheick Doucouré, Eddie Nketiah and Chadi Riad are sidelined through injury for the Eagles at the moment and will miss Sunday’s match.

Benjamin Šeško is facing a month out with a knee injury, meaning Joshua Zirkzee could start in the place of the Slovenian striker like he did against Everton on Monday. 

Matheus Cunha, however, could return to the team after missing Monday’s game following a reported training ground incident. Manchester United would be better off with the Brazilian’s energy and general attacking threat on the pitch.

Lisandro Martínez is closing in on a return from an ACL injury, but Sunday’s match at Selhurst Park could come too soon for the defender.

Prediction

Given Palace’s strength at home this season, but United’s need to put in a performance after that showing against Everton, a draw seems like the safest bet: Crystal Palace 1-1 Manchester United.

(Cover image from IMAGO)

You can follow every game from the 2025/26 Premier League season with FotMob – featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.