Premier League 2022-23: Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head

Struggling Eagles host The Red Devils on Wednesday night in the Premier League

Crystal Palace's 0-1 defeat to Chelsea has now inflicted the fourth defeat in the last five matches for the Palace. Patrick Vieira's team has been struggling to pull out victories, but they remain to be an unimpressive team that has displayed below-par performance. Now they welcome a buoyant United, which might be a very difficult challenge considering United's supremacy in the Premier League.

The 2-1 victory over Man City by Manchester United highlighted just how far the team has evolved from losing 6-3 to City at Etihad Stadium and highlighted Erick Ten Hag's makeover of the team. They now have enough conviction to travel to the Palace.

Kick-off: 1:30 am IST (19 Jan) , 8 pm GMT (18 Jan)

Crystal Palace form (all competition): L-L-W-L-L

Manchester United form (all competition): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch

Crystal Palace

Wilfried Zaha

Zaha is the most productive player on the field for Palace and a match-changing difference-maker. He caused problems for Chelsea and has incredible confidence in beating defenders; he will be a big concern for United and hopes to launch Palace on a winning streak.

Manchester United

Casemiro

Many undermined Casemiro's qualities when he first joined United, but ever since he played a full game, he has been a regular starter and the former Real Madrid star has emerged as one of Ten Hag's most crucial players and is certain to leave his impact on the team.

Match facts

• Manchester United have won last five of their eight away games should they win this they will be able to aim to match 10 away games winning the run of 2020.
• Crystal Palace have lost 0-3 in their last three home games (0-3 vs Fulham, 0-4 vs Spurs).
• Zaha has netted three goals against United and if scores on Wednesday then he will become an outright top-scorer against them.

Injury and team news

 Joachim Andersen was hobbled off against Chelsea and joined long-term absentees James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson. While the remainder of the team is ready to start the game

Rashford was gripping his hamstring but played the entire game for United while Martial was replaced at halftime for an undisclosed reason. Jadon Sancho, Axel Tuanzebe, and Donny van de Beek are still on the sidelines. Additionally, Diogo Dalot will return from his hamstring injury, and loanee Wout Weghorst might play in this match.

Head-to-head stats

Matches: 63

Crystal Palace: 10

Draws: 12

Manchester United: 39

Predicted lineup

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Guaita; Clyne, Tomkins, Guehi, Mitchell; Schlupp, Doucoure, Eze; Olise, Mateta, Zaha

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Fred, Casemiro; Antony, Eriksen, Fernandes; Rashford

Prediction

It will be strenuous for Palace to overcome a team that is oozing with belief given their current form. United is not looking back and wants to keep growing; who knows, maybe they'll even be in the running for the Premier League. But they should easily prevail with ease and capitalise on a faltering Palace.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester United