Crystal Palace vs Manchester United – Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Casemiro captains Erik ten Hag’s injury plagued side from centre back

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Eze warms up for Man United’s challenge

Eberechi Eze replaces Jordan Ayew in the Crystal Palace attack. Besides Olise, what can he bring to the Eagles?

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Newcastle interested in Michael Olise

Could this be one of Michael Olise’s last appearances in a Crystal Palace shirt?

Newcastle are interested in pursuing him this summer, while Chelsea and PSG could also be options as they looked at the Frenchman last year.

Will he add millions to his £60million rating with a top performance against Manchester United?

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Another half hour until kick-off

Players warm up before kick-off at 8 p.m. Who will leave the happiest tonight?

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Man United’s interim CEO is in South London

Interim CEO Jean-Claude Blanc has arrived at Selhurst Park for tonight’s kick-off.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 06: Manchester United interim CEO Jean-Claude Blanc arrives ahead of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 6, 2024 in London, England.  (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Sky Sports pundits muddy Man United’s 2024 stats

Since the start of the calendar year, Manchester United’s defensive numbers have rivaled the worst teams in the Premier League. It feels more like a relegation campaign, not one that can end in European qualification.

Can they strengthen their backline for their final games of the season?

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A Palace goal tonight equals a club record

The Eagles have a record of 29 home goals in a Premier League season, achieved in 2017/18.

They are currently at 28, so a goal tonight would equal that record, and two would break it.

They also host Aston Villa on the final day of the season in their quest for a new Crystal Palace home record.

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Manchester United in white in London

The visitors have posted a behind-the-scenes video from Selhurst Park, showing that Evans and co will be wearing white shirts for the match.

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Eagles undefeated in four – and Glasner wants to make it seven

We hope we can keep this momentum going. It’s up to us how we work during the week. The players had four days of relaxation and yesterday we started the preparations.

They look ready, I could see how focused they are during training. We are unbeaten in four games and the aim is to remain undefeated until the end of the season.

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Bruno Fernandes misses his first match in four years due to injury

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Manchester United team news: No Bruno Fernandes – but Mason Mount starts

Captain Bruno Fernandes misses completely, leaving Casemiro with the armband for Man United.

Jonny Evans comes on for the injured Maguire, while Mason Mount makes his first time in seven months.

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Crystal Palace team news: Eze is back!

It is only the sixth time that Eze and Olise have been in the same starting line-up – and they can support the flying Mateta up front.

Central defender Marc Guehi is also included among the substitutes for the first time since February.

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Manchester United have arrived at Selhurst Park

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Manchester United arrives ahead of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 6, 2024 in London, England.  (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 6: Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag waves to the assembled press before the match during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 6, 2024 in London, England.  (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Man United’s injury crisis

Manchester United have been hampered by injuries this season, with Maguire joining a long list of problems for the club.

A number of their long-term absentees were left-wing defenders, and Ashley Young noted that you have to ‘take that into account’.

He added: “There have to be players who can come in and take up those positions. You can have players who come in and take on those roles.”

Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher

Lately Onana has been going long with more than 50 percent of his balls. That does not suit a club of Man United’s stature.

Everton’s Ashley Young on Sky Sports

When you think of a club as big as Man United, you would expect them to be higher in this ranking.

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Harry Maguire out for three weeks

Team news for both sides coming in about 15 minutes.

However, Man United will be without Harry Maguire, who has been ruled out for three weeks after suffering a muscle injury in training.

It remains to be seen whether he will be back in time for the FA Cup final at the end of May, although this is not expected to jeopardize his role in the European Championship.

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Something has to give…

Crystal Palace has never won the league double against the Red Devils.

But Man United have failed to win in their last three PL visits to Selhurst Park, drawing two and losing one.

Erik ten Hag’s team has a terrible record in London this season, with defeats at Spurs, Arsenal, West Ham and Chelsea. Can they avoid five capital losses in one season?

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The Eagles would love a repeat of this tonight…

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The reverse match in September

The reverse league match was played all the way on the last day of September and it was a happy journey for the Eagles.

Joachim Andersen hooked a great finish into the top right corner of Onana’s net from ten yards out.

The only goal of the match came in the 25th minute. Will something similar happen tonight?

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Joachim Andersen of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 30, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
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Erik ten Hag wants to spend more

For tonight’s visitors it is a crucial encounter in their bid for European football.

If Erik ten Hag stays in his job – and the question marks have been flying for a while – he will want another big-spending summer to help them push up the rankings and challenge those at the top.

Starting in 8th place, a win today would take them up to 6th, but a draw would only put them back above Chelsea after the Blues beat West Ham yesterday.

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Eagles fly below Glasner

Back to one of Moyes’ former clubs at Man United. The Red Devils face a tough challenge against Crystal Palace tonight.

The hosts will be among the teams hoping the season doesn’t end after good form under Glasner.

The Eagles are on their longest unbeaten run of the Premier League season, having gone four games without defeat.

The run includes wins over Liverpool, Newcastle and West Ham, as well as a draw against Fulham last time out.

Palace will attempt to win a home game for the third time in a row tonight.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Crystal Palace's Manager Oliver Glasner during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Sticking with West Ham for now, I want to point you in the direction of the latest column from Mail Sport’s chief sportswriter Oliver Holt.

He writes that the Hammers’ handling of Moyes has been ‘grubby and unpleasant’ given his success at the club.

Holt also questions whether West Ham should be cautious about the appointment of Julen Lopetegui given his track record.

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Break:West Ham confirm David Moyes will leave the club

Big but expected news from all over London.

West Ham have just confirmed that David Moyes will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Mail Sport reported earlier today that Julen Lopetegui has agreed a deal to become West Ham’s next head coach.

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Man United looks in sixth place

What better way to end the bank holiday weekend with a Premier League match on Monday evening.

Man United’s visit to Selhurst Park could be crucial in the race for European qualification, which has intensified in the final weeks of the season.

Erik ten Hag’s side are currently in eighth place, but know that tonight’s victory would put them ahead of Chelsea and Newcastle. The Red Devils can also move to within three points of a stuttering Spurs side.

However, Crystal Palace will not be a problem now that the Eagles are having a strong end to the season under Oliver Glasner.

Stay with us for all the team news and action from Selhurst Park.

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Important updates

  • Manchester United team news: No Bruno Fernandes – but Mason Mount starts

  • Crystal Palace team news: Eze is back!

  • West Ham confirm David Moyes will leave the club

  • Man United looks in sixth place


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