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Manchester United could go third in the Premier League with a win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The Red Devils battled to a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday and, with Aston Villa surprisingly losing to bottom-of-the-league Wolves on Friday, United have the chance to go above the Villans on goal difference if they take all three points here.
Palace progressed in the UEFA Conference League this week by winning Thursday’s playoff second leg against Zrinjski, which was a welcome boost to a team whose season has been unravelling badly. Manager Oliver Glasner, who has said he will leave the club at the end of 2025/26, has overseen just two wins in the Eagles’ past 12 league matches.
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Man United vs. Crystal Palace score
| Pregame | Goalscorers | |
| Man United | 0 | |
| Crystal Palace | 0 |
Location: Old Trafford (Manchester, UK)
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
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Starting lineups:
Man United (4-2-3-1, right to left): Lammens (GK) — Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw — Casemiro, Mainoo — Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha — Sesko
Crystal Palace (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Richards, Lacroix, Canvot — Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell — Sarr, Strand Larsen, Johnson
Man United vs. Crystal Palace talking points, analysis
This section will be updated after the match.
Man United vs. Crystal Palace highlights, key incidents
This section will be updated as highlights become available.
Man United vs. Crystal Palace reaction
Reaction from Michael Carrick and Oliver Glasner will follow after the match.
Man United vs. Crystal Palace team news
Man United team news
- Lisandro Martinez missed the win at Everton and is still sidelined. Leny Yoro partners Harry Maguire in defence.
- Mason Mount is close to a return, but this game will come too soon. Matthijs de Ligt remains out with a back injury.
- Patrick Dorgu is still out with a hamstring problem.
- Benjamin Sesko starts after scoring five goals in five substitute appearances under Carrick, including the winner at Everton.
Crystal Palace team news
- Jefferson Lerma and Cheick Doucoure missed the Conference League win over Zrinjski this week and sit out the visit to Old Trafford.
- Eddie Nketiah and Jean-Philippe Mateta are injured, so January signing Jorgen Strand Larsen will lead the line.
Man United, Crystal Palace upcoming schedules
Man United upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | Premier League | Newcastle vs. Man United | St. James’ Park |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Premier League | Man United vs. Aston Villa | Old Trafford |
| Fri, Mar. 20 | Premier League | Bournemouth vs. Man United | Vitality Stadium |
Crystal Palace upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Thur, Mar. 5 | Premier League | Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Thur, Mar. 12 | Conference League Round of 16 | Crystal Palace vs. AEK Larnaca | Selhurst Park |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Premier League | Crystal Palace vs. Leeds United | Selhurst Park |
