Manchester United faces Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in a crucial Premier League clash, aiming to climb back up the table. With Erik ten Hag’s side currently in eighth place, a victory could propel them to sixth, closing the gap on Tottenham Hotspur in fifth. However, facing a resilient Palace side won’t be easy, especially with Oliver Glasner’s men showing good form recently, albeit unlikely to break into the top half of the table. Palace, under their new boss, have shown promise with an unbeaten streak, including wins over strong opponents like Liverpool and West Ham United.
For Palace, injuries to key players like Sam Johnstone, Cheick Doucoure, Jefferson Lerma, Rob Holding, and Matheus Franca could pose challenges. However, the return of Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi boosts their lineup. Meanwhile, Manchester United faces uncertainties with Bruno Fernandes’s fitness and a defensive reshuffle due to absences including Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial.
Here are the key details for the match:
– **Date:** Monday, May 6
– **Time:** 3 p.m. ET
– **Location:** Selhurst Park, London, England
– **Watch:** USA Network and Fubo (free trial available)
– **Odds:** Palace +130; Draw +280; United +188
In terms of predictions, this match is expected to be closely contested, possibly ending in a draw. However, United might just have the edge to secure the victory and maintain pressure on Spurs. Final prediction: Palace 1, United 2.
