Man United vs Crystal Palace: Ralf Rangnick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time when his side faces Crystal Palace in the EPL on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Man United vs Crystal Palace
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: Sunday 5th December, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Manchester United come into this after an impressive 3-2 home win over Arsenal in the Premier League in mid-week.
This was the Red Devils first win at home in the league since September and will look to build on the same.
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Ronaldo scored twice alongside Fernandes to give United the win, which brought an end to Carrick’s short term as manager.
Ralf Rangnick takes charge of the Red Devils on Sunday when they face Palace, with all eyes on the German Boss.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace lost 1-0 away to Leeds in their last match in mid-week.
Raphinha scored late in extra time to inflict a 4th defeat of the season and successive one on the Eagles.
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Palace eye a turnaround in form as they have lost two closely fought matches and need to raise their standards once again, after a stint of positive results.
Both sides last met in the EPL in March earlier this year where it ended goalless.
Form Guide
Man United: LLWDW
Crystal Palace: WWDLL
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Last Matches of both teams:
Man Utd 3-2 Arsenal
Leeds 1-0 Crystal Palace
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Man Utd vs Crystal Palace in India?
The match can be live streamed on Hotstar VIP App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Star Sports Select 1/HD.
Team News
Cavani, Varane, Pogba, Matic and Shaw remain the absentees for United due to injuries.
McArthur, Ferguson miss out for Palace due to injuries while Ward is suspended due to accumulation of bookings.
Man United possible 11:
De Gea, Dalot, Lindelöf, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Fred, Rashford, Fernandes, Sancho and Ronaldo
Crystal Palace possible 11:
Guaita, Mitchell, Guehi, Andersen, Clyne, Schlupp, Kouyaté, Gallagher, Zaha, Benteke and Ayew
Prediction: Man United 3-0 Crystal Palace
Man United look favourites to win this one as they have struck form at the right time. With the new found energy under Rangnick, the home side look to start positively.
Palace have not played well away from home and are still improving under Vieira.
Players to watch out for: Ronaldo, Fred, Benteke and Gallagher.
