As Man United prepare to face Everton in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend, they must first cruise past Crystal Palace in their midweek Premier League fixture. The Red Devils are fresh from a 1-0 win over relegated Aston Villa last weekend, a result that irked many home fans who believed that the Louis Van Gaal’s men should have performed better against such a club sitting at the bottom of the league table.
The slim win aside, The Red Devils are still fighting for a place in next season’s Champions League and to achieve that, they must finish among the top four teams in the league. They currently sit at the fifth position with 56 points, and face a side that sits 11 positions below them with 39 points.
However, it should be noted that Crystal Palace pulled a surprise draw against Arsenal at Emirates last weekend thanks to Yannick Bolasie’s late low shot, a result that effectively ended the Gunner’s hopes of clinching the league this season. Similarly, if Man United’s defence will be caught napping on Wednesday, the Eagles will not hesitate grabbing the opportunity to secure three crucial points or at least a draw away from home.
They now face a Man Utd side that has won their last 5 league matches at home, and will be looking to extend the winning streak to 6 on Wednesday. On the other hand, Crystal Palace have been on a drawing spree away from Selhurst Park; they have actually drawn their last three away games in the league.
The hosts have an impressive defensive record against Palace; they have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 7 games against Alan Pardew’s men in all competitions. Additionally, the hosts have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 home games in the league.
Crystal Palace will also be looking for their first win in nine matches against the Red Devils when they visit Old Trafford for their midweek clash. Coincidentally, the visitors are also in the race for the FA Cup title as they prepare to face Watford in the second semi-final coming up next weekend.
Team news
Manchester United
Memphis Depay could return to the starting lineup as LVG rests some of his key players for the FA Cup final against Everton. Captain Wayne Rooney is also expected to start in order to gain more play-time and confidence after returning from injury as he prepares to face his former side in the FA Cup. Ander Herrera is doubtful for this clash while Phil Jones is expected to make his first start since January against C. Palace.
Crystal Palace
Alan Pardew is also expected to rotate his squad as he prepares for the second semi-final clash of the FA Cup against Watford. Scott Dann and Joe Ledley could be rested for this fixture, while James McArthur could return after missing in action for almost two months. Bakary Sako and Lee Chung-young could also be drafted into the starting lineup.
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