Crystal Palace are unbeaten in three meetings with Man United, keeping a clean sheet across all of these matches, while the Eagles have also won three of their last five Premier League visits to Old Trafford, including a 1-0 victory last season.
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Can Manchester United start to build some momentum? Last Sunday, in a game that, to put it mildly, lacked quality, the Red Devils just about beat Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage, with Lisandro Martínez's late deflected strike snatching victory. This made it two league wins in three for Rúben Amorim's team, who'd only won one of seven outings beforehand, hence why Man United are down in 12th, now seeking to win back-to-back league fixtures for the first time all season. In mid-week, the Red Devils did book their place in the Europa League round of 16, beating FCSB 2-0 at Arena Națională, thanks to quick-fire second half goals from Diogo Dalot and then Kobbie Mainoo in the Romanian capital. This was Man United's fifth successive European victory, meaning they finished third in the gigantic league table. Now, as Amorim's side seek to climb up the Premier League table, will they win again?
Crystal Palace meantime kick off just two points below their hosts, having suffered just their second defeat in 12 league outings a week ago. Last Sunday, the Eagles were beaten 2-1 by Brentford at Selhurst Park, with Romain Esse's tap-in, scoring with his first-ever tough in the Premier League, surely few have ever achieved that, counting for little in the end. Oliver Glasner's side had won three of their previous four matches, while Palace are unbeaten in seven away games, dating back to October, so can they become the latest side to leave Old Trafford victorious?
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 61.
- Manchester United Wins: 37. Draws: 13. Crystal Palace Wins: 11.
Manchester United Team News
Ruben Amorim rotated in Bucharest on Thursday night, with Altay Bayındır, Toby Collyer, Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen amongst those coming into the team. Meantime, Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are sidelined, while Marcus Rashford still isn't in the picture either. The entire front three is likely to change, with Alejandro Garnacho, Amad and Joshua Zirkzee returning, the latter getting the nod over the widely-criticised Rasmus Højlund.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (3-4-2-1): Onana; Maguire, de Ligt, Martínez; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Amad, Garnacho, Zirkzee.
Manchester United Player to Watch vs Crystal Palace
Amad has nine goals to his name this season, bagging a hat-trick during Man United's most-recent home league win against Southampton, so can he add to his tally?
Crystal Palace Team News
The visitors are without Eberechi Eze due to a foot issue suffered against Brentford but, in good news, Adam Wharton will be back on the bench, hoping to feature for the first time since 30 October due to a groin injury. Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré are also sidelined, but Matheus França could also make his first appearance of the entire season following a fractured rib. In Eze's absence, Romain Esse is likely to start, fresh from scoring mere seconds into his debut off the bench last Sunday.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Esse, Mateta.
Crystal Palace Player to Watch vs Manchester United
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson joined Manchester United as a 14-year-old, departing 12 years later, so can he add to his seven clean sheets so far this season?
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction
We are backing Manchester United to, just about, win this one, although it would not surprise us one bit if Palace were to collect a point, or perhaps even all three: Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on TV channel?
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 2 Canada
How to watch Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on live streaming?
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League takes place on Sunday 2 February 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PST).