Manchester United will host Crystal Palace on Sunday as they aim to secure a top-four position in the Premier League. This match comes against a Crystal Palace side that has often challenged them at Old Trafford.
Manchester United, under interim manager Michael Carrick, is performing well, winning five of their last six matches. Their recent 1–0 win over Everton has put them just three points away from third place and made them the only Premier League team unbeaten since Boxing Day. However, they face a tactical test against a Crystal Palace side known for upsetting the bigger teams.
Crystal Palace arrives motivated after a 2–0 victory over Zrinjski Mostar, advancing them to the Europa Conference League last 16. They have won two out of their last three Premier League matches, including a crucial 1–0 win against Wolves. Despite ongoing speculation about manager Oliver Glasner’s future, the team is finding their stride at an essential moment. The Eagles could become only the second London team to win three consecutive league games at Old Trafford.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: Tony Harrington
- Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 1–2 Manchester United (30 Nov 2025), Premier League
Team News
Manchester United
Michael Carrick noted that Mason Mount is making progress but may not be ready to start. Matthijs de Ligt continues to recover from a back injury. The team will also be without Lisandro Martínez and Patrick Dorgu, while Benjamin Šeško could start after scoring the winner against Everton. Bryan Mbeumo is likely to be fit after a minor injury.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace welcomes back Maxence Lacroix from a groin injury, who scored recently. However, they will miss Jefferson Lerma and Cheick Doucouré in midfield, as well as strikers Eddie Nketiah and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Evann Guessand, who has been effective off the bench, is in contention for a starting position.
Form
Manchester United
Under Carrick, Manchester United has regained their strength at home, earning 27 points in their last 12 league games at Old Trafford. They recently secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Everton following a dominant 3–0 win against Fulham. Since Boxing Day, they have collected 22 points, the most in the league, with Benjamin Šeško being a standout performer, scoring every 37 minutes on average.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace arrives after consecutive wins, with their latest triumph being a 2–0 victory over Zrinjski Mostar. They also gained ground in the league with a 1–0 win against Wolves, helping them steer clear of relegation danger. The Eagles have won four of their last six away league games against United, which contrasts sharply with their earlier performances at the stadium. However, they have struggled to win against top teams recently, achieving only two wins in their last 26 away matches against top-six sides.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United Predicted XI: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson; Canvot, Richards, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Guessand; Strand Larsen
How to Watch Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, starting at 13:00 GMT.
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