Premier League - Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Crystal Palace will continue its journey in the Premier League campaign, as they welcome Manchester United to Selhurst Park on Monday.
Crystal Palace will enter this match after a 1-1 draw against Fulham while Manchester City also secured a 1-1 draw against Burnley.
Statistics
Crystal Palace has not lost any game in the last 4 matches and has won 3 out of those games. Since Oliver Glasner was appointed as the team coach, they have made remarkable progress which involves them losing only 3 out of the last 10 matches. They are finally out of the relegation zone and with only a couple of games left, they’ll still be in the Premier League campaign next season.
Last week against Fulham, they went a goal down when Rodrigo Muniz opened the scoring in the 52 minute before Jeffery Schlupp scored the equalizer in the 87 minute for Crystal Palace.
This season, Crystal Palace has a record of 10 wins, 10 draws and 15 defeats from their last 35 Premier League matches played to acquire a total of 40 points.
They don’t have to worry about much, rather than enjoying the rest of the remaining games this season while preparing for the best next season.
Man United have lost their hope of making it to the UEFA Champions League qualification spot, instead, they may qualify for the Europa League or Conference League in 2024-25, if they are lucky.
Last week against Burnley, they couldn’t make the best out of their chances — even after Antony scored first in the 79 minutes of the game. They weren’t able to hold the lead and Mohamed Amdouni equalized for Burnley in the 88 minute.
Manchester United has struggled throughout this season, however, they have another chance to secure a domestic trophy when they face Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup at the end of the month.
Manchester City has won 16 games, drawn 6, and lost 12 games in the last 34 matches to acquire a total of 54 points.
In the last 5 meeting against Crystal Palace, they had one draw and 3 wins while Crystal Palace won one of those matches.
Team news
Crystal Palace will have to play without the services of Sam Johnstone, Cheick Doucoure, Jefferson Lerma, Rob Holding, and Matheus Franca due to injuries.
As for Man United, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Willy Kambwala, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Tyrell Malacia. It’s uncertain whether Bruno Fernandes will be fit enough to participate against Crystal Palace amidst the concern of a wrist injury.
Crystal Palace's possible starting lineup:
Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze
Manchester United's possible starting lineup:
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United betting tips:
Both team to score