PREVIEW: Crystal Palace host Manchester United as both teams seek crucial rebound

PREVIEW: Crystal Palace host Manchester United as both teams seek crucial rebound

Crystal Palace face Manchester United at Selhurst Park with both Premier League sides eager to recover from recent setbacks and keep their European ambitions alive.

Crystal Palace lost to Strasbourg 2-1 in the UEFA Conference League, ending a five-match unbeaten run. The Eagles, under Oliver Glasner, sit just one point outside the Premier League top four ahead of this round.

At home, Palace boast a 12-match unbeaten Premier League streak (W6, D6), marking their second-longest such run in top-flight history. The team will look to maintain this momentum despite a rapid fixture turnaround.

Manchester United's form has dipped with no wins in their last three matches (D2, L1), including a 1-0 home loss to ten-man Everton. The Red Devils missed a chance to enter the top five.

United have won just once in their last 11 away league games (D4, L6). Additionally, they have only secured three wins from their last 26 Premier League matches in London (D7, L16).

Crystal Palace have avoided defeat in the last four meetings with Manchester United (W3, D1), keeping a clean sheet each time. United have not scored in four straight matches against Palace.

Manchester United are winless in their last five trips to Selhurst Park (D3, L2). Historically, they have only twice failed to score in five successive league games against one opponent.

Palace have conceded first in just two league matches this season, the joint lowest in the division. The team also scored six unanswered goals between the 61st and 70th minute this term.

United have scored exactly twice in their last three away fixtures. Nine of the 12 away league goals they've conceded have come after the interval.

Daniel MuF1oz leads all Premier League defenders for goal involvements pre-round (2 goals, 2 assists), with both assists at Selhurst Park. United's Bruno Fernandes tops the league in chances created ahead of this round (31).

Will Hughes is a doubt for Palace, while United are missing Matheus Cunha and Harry Maguire. For comprehensive updates, fans can visit the Flashscore match centre.

The league remains United’s primary focus this season. Opta suggests that "backing United/Draw in the double chance market could offer good value here."

Both clubs will be determined to secure three points, with European spots still in reach for each side.