Manchester United could slide back to sixth in the Premier League if they go head-to-head Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday. Erik ten Hag's men are eighth, but three points could move them up to sixth, within three points Tottenham Hotspur in fifth place with three games to go. But that's easier said than done with Oliver Glasner's side in good form, although a jump to the top half of the EPL table is now likely beyond their reach. Palace have recorded four wins, three draws and three losses under their new boss, with an unbeaten run of four coming in with 10 points out of a possible 12 after wins Liverpool, West Ham United And Newcastle United before a draw with Fulham.
The Eagles have not finished higher than 10th since their Championship promotion in 2013 and a win here would complete a Premier League double over United after winning 1-0 at Old Trafford, while it could be a third straight home win. United are out of UEFA Champions League contention, although places in the Europa League and Europa Conference League are still possible. Spurs' faltering form is probably encouraging enough to make fifth place achievable, but there's also the FA Cup to salvage some pride after a tough season. The Red Devils are unbeaten since early April but have won just one of their last four, with Ten Hag's men winning just seven times on the road.
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How to watch and odds
- Date: Monday May 6 | Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Place: Selhurst Park – London, England
- Watch: US Network and Fubo (try for free)
- Chances: Palace +130; Sign +280; United +188
Team news
Palace: Sam Johnstone, Cheick DoucoureJefferson Lerma, Rob Holding And Matheus Franca however, are injured Eberechi Eze And Marc Guehi must return to at least the team. Guehi is unlikely to start, but Eze could come alongside Michael Olise And Jean-Philippe Mateta at the top during January arrival Adam Wharton should continue.
Potential Palace XI: Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze.
United: Bruno Fernandes is doubtful, although Ten Hag suggested that he could be fit for the time being Scott McTominay should also return, with Christian Eriksen possibly dropping out. Jonny Evans with whom Casemiro could work together in defense Harry Maguire ruled out for the next three weeks as Anthony Martial has not yet returned to full training. Antonius scored vs. Burnley and should give up Amad Diallos challenge for a starting role. Marcus Rasford, Willy Kambwala, Rafael VaraneLisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are all out.
Potential United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Anthony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.
Prediction
This will be tight and could easily end in a draw, but expect United to roughly shade the game and take the points to keep the pressure on Spurs. Choose: Palace 1, United 2.
