EPL MATCH FACTS AND PREDICTIONS Manchester United vs Crystal Palace .................4:00pm Team News Manchester United Michael Carrick may have to fill in at centre-back once again for United with their vast defensive problems exacerbated by Marcos Rojo dislocating his shoulder and Chris Smallings suspension. Rafael should be back, while Phil Jones availability is less likely. Falcao wont be ready to return in time for this fixture, so Louis van Gaal could select a similar midfield and attack to that which played against City last week. Crystal Palace Crystal Palace will have to make do without captain Mile Jedinak for the first time since their return to the Premier League after he was sent off against Sunderland on Monday night. James McArthur and Joe Ledley is the obvious choice in central midfield but that may be a little lightweight to play at Old Trafford so Joel Ward could be pushed into the middle of the park. Wilfried Zaha is ineligible to face his parent club. Match Facts Crystal Palace have conceded at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 13 matches in the Premier League. Man Utd have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Crystal Palaces last 6 away games in the Premier League. Man Utd are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions. Prediction After consecutive wins, Manchester United are now 3 games without a win and have taken only 2 points from the last available 9. They are 10th in the table and questions are being raised as to whether Louis van Gaal can save the team from their current slump. Crystal Palace have slipped down the table with 3 losses in their last 4 and are now only out of the drop zone on goals scored. They need a result here badly but going on recent performances they are unlikely to get one. Palace won at Old Trafford in the League Cup 3 years ago but United won both fixtures against Palace comfortably last season and should record a much-needed win. Prediction: Manchester United 2- 1Crystal Palace START CLICKING AWAY NOW TO REGISTER, DEPOSIT, PLACE BET AND WIN BIG #Stakewise with your Number One online sport betting website NaijaBet
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 14:01:11 +0000
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