Manchester United will set out to record back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time this season when they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening.
The Red Devils kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over Fulham but subsequent defeats against both Brighton and Liverpool brought them back down to earth with a bump.
Consequently, critics had the knives out for Erik ten Hag again, however the Dutchman steadied the ship with a 3-0 win over Southampton last weekend before his side battered Barnsley 7-0 in the EFL Cup in midweek.
United will now look to build on those victories by claiming top honours against Crystal Palace in the capital this weekend.
After storming to a top-half finish last season with six wins from their final seven league games, the Eagles are without a victory in four top-flight outings this term following last week’s 2-2 draw with Leicester.
Oliver Glasner’s side have since secured a spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup, battling to a hard-fought 2-1 win away at London rivals Queens Park Rangers.
How the bookies view it: Red Devils to reign supreme
Crystal Palace are 7/4 outsiders on Betano while a point apiece at Selhurst Park has been priced up at 13/5 with the same firm.
Manchester United are 13/10 favourites with Betano to record back-to-back wins away from home in the Premier League for just the second time this calendar year.
Head to head: Eagles eager for three in a row
Crystal Palace came out on top in both of their Premier League meetings with Man United last term, romping to a 4-0 win in last season’s corresponding fixture.
That means United have failed to emerge victorious from this venue on each of their last four visits.
Players to watch: Mateta to make his mark again?
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta bagged a brace in last week’s 2-2 draw with Leicester and he is sure to attract plenty of attention from punters for an anytime strike on Saturday evening at 9/5 on Betano.
Kobbie Mainoo has committed two fouls or more in each of his four Premier League appearances for Manchester United this season, making him an appealing option to keep up that trend here at 6/5 on Bet 365. The teenage sensation will likely be keeping tabs on Eberechi Eze, who has been fouled four times in each of his last two outings for the hosts.
Predicted line-ups
Cheick Doucoure suffered an injury during Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Leicester and he subsequently failed to make the squad for the midweek win at QPR.
Manchester United remain without injury victims Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund, Tyrell Malacia and Victor Lindelof.
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Guehi, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Eze; Nketia, Mateta
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
Anything else catch the eye?
Tyrick Mitchell is not exactly renowned for being a foul magnet but he looks worth backing to commit at least one foul on Saturday evening at 5/6 on Bet 365.
The Crystal Palace left wing-back committed a foul against Leicester last weekend and he gave away two free-kicks in last season's corresponding fixture against United.
He will likely be up against either Alejandro Garnacho or Amad Diallo this weekend, both of whom will pose plenty of threat with their pace and flair.
This English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United will be played on Sep 21, 2024 and kick off at 17:30. Check below for our tipsters best Crystal Palace vs Manchester United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
