Man United aim to continue improved form against Crystal Palace | OneFootball

Manchester United and Crystal Palace meet at Old Trafford on Sunday in a fixture that has caused frequent problems for the hosts in recent years.

Palace have taken points in eight of their last 11 Premier League meetings with United, winning five of those encounters.

Their most recent fixture ended in a goalless draw at Selhurst Park earlier this season, another reminder of how difficult they have become for United to break down.

Oliver Glasner’s side have also enjoyed success at Old Trafford, winning three of their last five visits, including a 1-0 victory last season when Joachim Andersen’s strike proved decisive.

Their strong defensive record on the road has continued this term, conceding just 11 goals in away fixtures – fewer than any other Premier League side.

However, Palace head into this game on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Brentford, which ended a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions.

They have shown signs of improvement after an inconsistent start, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring four league goals in January and Romain Esse making an immediate impact since his arrival from Millwall.

Glasner has been dealt a significant blow in defence, with Chadi Riad ruled out for the rest of the season.

With Trevor Chalobah returning to Chelsea in January, Palace now have just three senior centre-backs, leaving Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen under even greater pressure to maintain their side’s defensive solidity.

United desperately need consistency. They are in 12th place, 12 points adrift of the top five, meaning a deep Europa League run may offer their best route back into the Champions League.A 2-0 win over FCSB on Thursday secured direct qualification to the Europa League last 16, extending their unbeaten run in the competition.

Kobbie Mainoo thrived in an advanced role, while Bruno Fernandes continued to adapt to a deeper midfield position.United have lost just one of their last four league matches, recovering from a three-game losing streak at the end of December.

A heavily deflected Lisandro Martinez goal earned them a scrappy win at Fulham last weekend, offering a much-needed lift.Injuries remain a concern, with Jonny Evans still sidelined and Luke Shaw only recently returning to training following a hamstring issue.

Mason Mount has also been a long-term absentee, playing just eight league games this season.Palace’s defensive resilience and United’s recent struggles in this fixture suggest another difficult test for Ruben Amorim’s side.

The visitors have already held them to a draw this season and have made Old Trafford an uncomfortable venue in recent years.

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Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Prediction

However, United will hope their recent momentum and tactical adjustments under Amorim can help them break that trend.

With their European campaign in a strong position, a league win against a stubborn Palace side could help restore belief that this season is still salvageable.

United should finally turn the corner at home and score a goal in the first half before finishing the job and keeping another valuable clean sheet.

Man Utd 3-0 Crystal Palace