Manchester United will look to win again in tonight’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The Red Devils have been in dreadful league form during the international break, collecting only seven points out of a possible 18.
As a result, they have slid to eighth place in the standings, trailing only Chelsea, who currently have a significantly higher goal difference.
However, if United beat the Eagles on the road, they will be able to move up to sixth place ahead of Newcastle United.
The club informed before of the encounter that Harry Maguire will not play due to a muscular injury sustained during team training.
Formation: 4-2-3-1.
Predicted Lineup:
Andre Onana has played every minute of the top-flight season and is confident of keeping his place in goal. The Cameroon international needs to improve his play after giving away goals in his last two league games. He gave up a penalty against Burnley last time around.
Maguire’s absence will necessitate a reshuffle in the back four. Jonny Evans, who has recently returned to squad training, might be chosen to start alongside Casemiro in center defence.
The club is currently lacking five central defenders. Aside from Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, and Willy Kambwala are now sidelined.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot are set to start at right and left back, respectively, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia remaining sidelined due to injuries.
In midfield, we expect a single change, with Christian Eriksen making way for Mason Mount. The Englishman might make his first start since November, joining Kobbie Mainoo in the heart of the park.
Bruno Fernandes has been nursing a wrist injury in previous games and is questionable for today’s trip. However, the Portuguese should still be considered for the starting XI in the number 10 position.
Fernandes has been in excellent league form, with seven goals and two assists in his previous seven games.
Antony and Alejandro Garnacho should continue on the right and left wings, respectively. Marcus Rashford will miss the game due to an injury he acquired against Coventry City.
Antony scored against Burnley following a defensive blunder. It was his first league goal of the season, and he will look to continue his strong attacking performance against Palace today.
Rasmus Hojlund is certain to spearhead the onslaught. He has only scored once since returning from injury in March, but should start again. Anthony Martial is still in partial training following his groin surgery.
