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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.

The match is not on TV in the UK because it was initially scheduled to be shown on Saturday at 3pm, but you can follow all the action from Old Trafford with our live blog below:

Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

14 mins: Couple of decent chances for United. First, Garnacho turns in the box and plays a low ball across the goal, but there’s no one there. Then Amad sweeps a cross towards the back post, with Yoro missing his header. Finally, Martinez lashes a shot over the bar, with his shot taking a touch off Mitchell on the way through. Good pressure from the hosts.

Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 14:16

Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

11 mins: After seeing a replay, Mainoo’s shot that struck the post took a slight deflection to take it away from Henderson but against the upright. There’s no doubt about it, Mainoo is a false nine, not a striker, with Garnacho and Amad playing about 10 to 15 yards ahead of him. United are dominating possession so far.

Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 14:13

Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

9 mins: Chance! Crystal Palace’s wing-backs combine as Mitchell swings in a cross and finds Munoz arriving at the back post. He gets a good connection on the header but it sails just over the top corner! Palace’s best moment so far. Martinez was beaten by Munoz at the back post.

Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 14:11

Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

6 mins: POST! Almost a goal for the false nine! It’s been a bright start from Mainoo and he links up with Amad to run towards the Palace box. A bobbled shot almost creeps in past Henderson, but strikes the post!

Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 14:08

Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

4 mins: Chance! Nice play from United as Mazraoui gets high up the pitch. It’s worked into Mainoo and he looks to pull it back to Garnacho. His shot is blocked behind for a corner as Garnacho looked for the near post!

Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 14:07

Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

3 mins: Fernandes is penalised for a slight tug on Lerma. There is bright sunshine on the pitch at Old Trafford. Indeed, as Richard Jolly points out, Mainoo is leading the United line, with Amad right and Garnacho left. Fernandes is behind, alongside Ugarte.

Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 14:05

Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

1 min: We have the strange sight of Kobbie Mainoo starting as United's centre-forward. It was unexpected, even in the context of this team selection. Perhaps the intention is that he will prove more of a false nine. It still seems bizarre.

Richard Jolly2 February 2025 14:03

KICK-OFF! Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace

We are underway at Old Trafford - both teams are also wearing black armbands.

Jamie Braidwood2 February 2025 14:01