Manchester United host Crystal Palace in a crunch Premier League clash which could see Ruben Amorim’s side drop further down the table.
United come into the match sitting 12th with Palace two points behind them in 13th. Victory would put Amorim’s team closer to the top half of the table as the Red Devils aim to take their outside shot at a European place. United have won their last three matches across all competitions and will want to keep their momentum going when they take on Palace at Old Trafford.
Oliver Glasner’s men had their unbeaten run of five league games ended last time out against Brentford though new signing Romain Esse got on the scoresheet. Palace want to get back to winning ways and will feel confident about taking on a vulnerable United side.
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Happy hunting ground?
Crystal Palace won at Old Trafford last season, beating Manchester United 1-0 ion their last visit in September 2023. It was the third time the Eagles had won at Old Trafford since the start of the 2019/20 season, and, overall, Palace have won five of their last 11 Premier League matches against United, drawing another three.
Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 12:29
Manchester United announce signing of Patrick Dorgu
The Denmark international, who is their second signing of the weekend after bringing in teenage defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal, has been bought as a wing-back to suit new head coach Ruben Amorim’s system.
The 20-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year contract, which the club have the option to extend for a further season until 2031. United believe he has the potential to prove world class and add-ons could take his eventual fee to £29m.
Richard Jolly2 February 2025 12:14
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Hello and welcome to live coverage of Manchester United vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
The hosts are aiming to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time this season after beating Fulham away from home last weekend. Ruben Amorim’s side have also won two games in a row in the Europa League, so bring a three-match winning run into this.
Crystal Palace have been in better form under Oliver Glasner but asw a five-game unbeaten run come to an end against Brentford last weekend, losing 2-1. Palace have won three of their last five visits to Old Trafford.
Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 12:12
