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Manchester United welcome Crystal Palace to Outdated Trafford aiming for 4 wins on the bounce in all competitions.
The Purple Devils have performed the Londoners 67 times and have gained on 41 events.
They’ve drawn 14 and misplaced 12 instances of their historical past.
Listed here are three plotlines to sit up for forward of the sport on Sunday.
Crystal Palace have been a troublesome nut to crack currently
Regardless of dominating the historic rivalry, Palace haven’t been a straightforward fixture for the Purple Devils currently.
“Palace have gained 5 of the previous 11 top-flight encounters (three attracts and three losses), together with three of their final 5 journeys to Outdated Trafford.”
In truth United haven’t gained towards Palace since a 3-0 victory within the League Cup in September 2023.
They’ve additionally solely gained three out of the final ten Premier League video games towards the Eagles as they’ve struggled to deal with their counter-attacking type.
“Manchester United are at risk of going 4 consecutive league matches with out scoring towards a selected opponent for the primary time since an identical run versus Arsenal between 1981 and 1983.”
While most matches have been shut affairs, United have been ripped aside final Might at Selhurst Park in a 4-0 defeat and can be hoping for some type of revenge at present after solely managing a 0-0 draw on the similar stadium in September.
Dean Henderson’s Outdated Trafford return
Throughout the 0-0 attract September, Andre Onana pulled off an incredible save that gained the Premier League’s save of the month competitors.
Nonetheless, the previous United goalkeeper within the Palace aim additionally performed an important half within the match.
He made quite a few high drawer saves to maintain United at bay and frustrate his former aspect because the Eagles held on for a reputable draw.
The previous United academy graduate has been in tremendous type this season, playing 23 times within the league and conceding simply 30 targets in these matches.
He has additionally saved six clear sheets with solely Mats Selz, Jordan Pickford, David Raya and Andre Onana conserving extra this season.
United aiming to interrupt dangerous behavior
Based on the BBC, “United have failed to attain a first-half aim in 17 top-flight video games this season, greater than some other aspect, netting 68% of their targets after the break (19 of 28).”
This clearly provides the opposition a bonus as they’re prone to rating first. This occurred towards Brighton and Hove Albion, Southampton, Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest within the final two months.
It’s much more galling as Ruben Amorim’s aspect are literally excellent at getting outcomes once they get their noses in entrance.
“The Reds are unbeaten in all 19 of their league and cup video games this season when scoring first, successful 11 and drawing eight. Arsenal and Newcastle are the one different Premier League sides nonetheless undefeated in all competitions after opening the scoring.”
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