Anticipated Match: Manchester United versus Crystal Palace
In the upcoming Premier League fixture, Crystal Palace and Manchester United are set to face off, promising an exciting match for football fans.
Crystal Palace, under the management of Oliver Glasner, have been in fine form recently. The young, energetic squad, which includes FA Cup winners, has shown a significant improvement over the past four seasons, narrowly outscored by only six goals in the Premier League. This season, Palace have drawn three games and lost one, yet remain without a win.
On the other hand, Manchester United, managed by Ruben Amorim, are expected to continue using a 3-4-3 formation. The Red Devils have strengthened their attacking options, acquiring a new front three consisting of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko. Sesko is likely to be the regular centre forward, while Bruno Fernandes is predicted to play deeper than in previous seasons. Patrick Dorgu is expected as the left wing-back, with Amad Diallo likely to take the right wing-back position, having an edge over Diogo Dalot based on preseason observations.
Marcus Rashford will lead Manchester United's attack, as they look to bounce back from a 3-0 defeat at home against Liverpool in their last Premier League game before the international break. The Red Devils have shown recent improvement, winning their last game against Southampton and advancing in the EFL Cup with a 7-0 victory over Barnsley.
The match is expected to be competitive, with a prediction favouring a 2-1 win for Crystal Palace and both teams scoring. This is based on Palace's form, having beaten Liverpool in the Community Shield and collecting points at Stamford Bridge.
Crystal Palace are dealing with an injury to Trevoh Chalobah, but Chadi Riad remains sidelined. Luke Shaw could potentially play some part in the game for Manchester United, as they aim to improve their record against Crystal Palace, which currently stands at one win in the last five Premier League appearances.
It's worth noting that nine of Manchester United's previous 11 Premier League matchups away from Old Trafford have finished with over 2.5 goals. The bookmaker Luckster offers odds of 4/6 for a goal to be scored in both halves of the Manchester United vs Crystal Palace game.
Crystal Palace's last competitive clean sheet was recorded in one of their first six games this season, while Manchester United's last visit to Selhurst Park resulted in a 4-0 defeat in May 2023. Mason Mount will not travel to Selhurst Park for the game against Crystal Palace this weekend.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is expected to lead Crystal Palace's attack, having scored a brace against Leicester City. Rasmus Hojlund may also return to Erik ten Hag's squad for the game, providing an additional boost for the Red Devils.
This promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with contrasting fortunes so far this season. Fans can expect a competitive, goal-filled match, with both teams eager to secure crucial points in the Premier League.
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