Old Trafford is once against the destination as Man United and Crystal Palace face off, this time in the Premier League. Erik ten Hag’s side overcame the Eagles in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday as they look to recover from a poor start to their campaign.
Ten Hag has been under pressure this season. The club are dealing with serious off-field issues and are struggling to put together much of a performance on it, although they have now responded with two wins on the trot. Still, such are the demands at United, a crisis never feels that far away. Antony is back in training but not expected to start today.
Palace, meanwhile, have dropped off after a strong start to the season and are dealing with a number of injury problems. Having rested players earlier this week, a big performance at the Theatre of Dreams is needed this afternoon. Follow Man Utd vs Crystal Palace LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Live updates
Roy Hodgson admits Crystal Palace saw two transfers collapse during summer window
Crystal Palace had two signings fall through in the final few days of the transfer window.
Palace signed Matheus Franca, Jefferson Lerma, Dean Henderson and Rob Holding in the summer, but Roy Hodgson has revealed two more players were “pretty much assured” to join the Eagles, before both moves broke down.
Addressing the limited size of his squad, Hodgson said: “That was unlucky, because [chairman] Steve Parish and [sporting director] Dougie Freedman worked very hard in that last week going to the end of the transfer window on two players that they and we thought were pretty much assured to be able to come to us.
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Sofyan Amrabat speaks out on permanent Manchester United transfer after dazzling debut
Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat “would love” to extend his stay at the club after impressing on his debut.
The Moroccan signed on loan for an £8.6million fee at the end of the summer transfer window before finally making his bow in an unorthodox left-back role as United beat Crystal Palace 3-0 in the Carabao Cup.
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Prediction: Home win
For all of their failings this season, United have generally been very strong under ten Hag at Old Trafford.
Man United to win 3-1.
Crystal Palace team news: Injury problems mounting
For Palace, former United goalkeeper Dean Henderson was forced off earlier this week, adding to the injury woes. Jefferson Lerma, Michael Olise and summer signing Matheus Franca are all absent.
Man United team news: Lisandro Martinez injured
Sofyan Amrabat impressed at left-back earlier in the week but Sergio Reguilon will surely start as a natural option there, after he was cup-tied. Lisandro Martinez is now injured, while Antony is not expected to play despite returning to training.
Elsewhere, Mason Mount is fit despite coming off at half-time, while Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay could feature after illness.
Is the game on TV in the UK?
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Highlights: Match of the Day, however, will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm BST on BBC One on Saturday.
Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Welcome
Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Kick-off from Old Trafford is at 3pm BST.
