By Manchester United will aim for their third consecutive victory across all competitions when they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in Saturday’s Premier League encounter.
The Red Devils, currently 10th in the league table, are looking to avenge last season’s 4-0 defeat at the hands of Palace. Manager Erik ten Hag’s side enters the match with renewed confidence after back-to-back wins, including a 3-0 victory over Southampton and a 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley in the EFL Cup.
Crystal Palace, under Oliver Glasner, remain winless after four Premier League fixtures, having collected just two points from draws against Chelsea and Leicester City. The Eagles are coming off a 2-2 home draw with Leicester, where Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half brace, including a 92nd-minute penalty, salvaged a point.
United’s away record against London clubs has been poor, winning only two of their last 16 Premier League matches in the capital. However, recent performances by Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, who both scored three goals in the last two games, have boosted the team’s morale.
Palace will be without long-term injured players Chadi Riad and Matheus Franca, while United’s Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, and Leny Yoro remain sidelined. The Red Devils have been bolstered by Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount’s return to training, though their availability for Saturday’s match is yet to be confirmed.
Ten Hag is expected to make several changes from the midweek cup tie, with key players like Andre Onana, Matthijs de Ligt, and Bruno Fernandes likely to return to the starting lineup.
Despite Palace’s recent success against United at Selhurst Park, where the Red Devils have failed to win in their last four visits, Ten Hag’s rejuvenated side will be aiming to end this run and secure maximum points in the capital.
