Manchester United is gearing up for an EFL Cup clash at Old Trafford, where they’ll face fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace in the pursuit of advancing to the fourth round....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In their recent Premier League encounter with Burnley, Man United didn’t deliver a vintage performance, but a brilliant volley from Bruno Fernandes secured a crucial three points, putting an end to their three-game losing streak. This victory relieved some of the mounting pressure on head coach Erik ten Hag.…CONTINUE READING
Date: 26th September, 2023.
Kickoff Time: 20:00
The Red Devils’ league record this season stands at three wins and three losses, with a recent 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League group stage.
The upcoming fixtures for Man United are all on home turf, including two meetings with Palace, a Champions League clash against Galatasaray in early October, and a match against Brentford before the international break. Success in these games would drastically change the atmosphere surrounding the club.
As the reigning EFL Cup champions, Man United aims to make another deep run in the competition despite their return to the Champions League.
The fitness of left-back Sergio Reguilon is under evaluation due to an injury he suffered recently, this will potentially open the door for Sofyan Amrabat to make his full debut in central midfield.
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Altay Bayindir may debut as the goalkeeper, while Christian Eriksen, Facundo Pellistri, Anthony Martial, and Alejandro Garnacho are expected to feature in the starting lineup.
On the other side, Crystal Palace will be without several injured players, including Michael Olise, Matheus Franca, Jefferson Lerma, James Tomkins, and Naouirou Ahamada for Tuesday night’s clash.
Manager Roy Hodgson is set to make alterations to the lineup that faced Fulham on Saturday, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi among the expected inclusions.
Man United’s recent 1-0 league win against Burnley provided much-needed relief, while Palace enters this contest after a goalless draw with Fulham earlier in the premier league. The stage is set for an intriguing EFL Cup encounter at Old Trafford.…CONTINUE READING
