Charles Jackson
Manchester United could return to sixth place in the Premier League table when they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday. Erik ten Hag’s men are eighth, but three points could put them sixth and three points off Tottenham Hotspur in fifth place with three games to go. However, that is easier said than done with Oliver Glasner’s side in good form, although a leap into the top half of the EPL table is probably beyond them now. Palace have four wins, three draws and three defeats under their new manager, with a four-game unbeaten run leading up to this one with 10 points from a possible 12 after wins. Liverpool, West Ham United It is Newcastle United before a draw with Fulham.
The Eagles have not finished higher than 10th since promotion from the Championship in 2013 and a win here would complete a Premier League double over United after winning 1-0 at Old Trafford, although it could be their third successive home win. United are out of UEFA Champions League contention, although places in the Europa League and Europa Conference League are still possible. Spurs’ poor form is probably enough encouragement that fifth place might be achievable, but there is also the FA Cup, which could still salvage some pride after a difficult season. The Red Devils are unbeaten since the start of April but have won just one of their last four matches, with Ten Hag’s men winning just seven times away from home.
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How to watch and odds
- Date: Monday, May 6th | Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Selhurst Park – London, England
- To attend: USA Network and Fubo (Try it for free)
- Chances: Palace +130; Draw +280; United +188
Team News
Palace: Sam Johnstone, Cheick DoucouréJefferson Lerma, Rob holding It is Matheus Franca are injured, although Eberechi Eze It is Marco Guehi should at least return to the squad. Guehi unlikely to start but Eze could come into the side Michael Olise It is Jean-Philippe Mateta up as January arrives Adam Wharton should continue.
Potential Palace XI: Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze.
United: Bruno Fernandes is a doubt, although Ten Hag has suggested he could be fit while Scott McTominay is also expected to return with Christian Eriksen possibly dropping out. Johnny Evans could partner with Casemiro in defense with Harry Maguire ruled out for the next three weeks, while Anthony Martial is yet to return to full training. Antônio scored vs. Burnley and should say goodbye Amad Diallo challenge for an entry-level role. Marcus Rashford, Willy Kambwala, Rafael VaraneLisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are all out.
United XI Potential: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; António, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
Prediction
This will be close and could easily end in a draw, but United are expected to practically corner the game and take the points to keep the pressure on Spurs. Choice: Palace 1, United 2.
