Premier League: Manchester United Aiming for Top Six in Crystal Palace Clash

Manchester United are gearing up to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with the Red Devils looking to secure a top-six finish in the Premier League. Manager Erik ten Hag‘s squad currently sits in eighth place and aims to climb the standings with a victory against Oliver Glasner‘s Eagles.

Crystal Palace, guided by Glasner, have shown good form under his leadership, garnering four wins, three draws, and three losses. The team’s recent unbeaten run includes victories over Liverpool, West Ham United, and Newcastle United, along with a draw against Fulham.

The Eagles have aspirations of securing a Premier League double over Manchester United after a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. For Palace, a win in this fixture could translate to a third consecutive home victory, solidifying their position in the league.

While Manchester United find themselves out of contention for the UEFA Champions League, they still have their sights set on Europa League and Europa Conference League berths. The squad’s recent form and chase for a top-six finish suggest there is still much at stake for the Red Devils this season.

In terms of lineup, both teams have key players facing injury concerns. Sam Johnstone, Cheick Doucoure, Jefferson Lerma, Rob Holding, and Matheus Franca are out for Palace, while United may be without Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire. The match promises an engaging battle between two determined sides.