Date: Sunday 5th December, 2021
Time: 3:30 pm
Stadium Old Trafford
Referee Craig Pawson (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Manchester United
Man United will again definitely be without the services of Raphael Varane and Paul Pogba through injury, while Edinson Cavani and Luke Shaw remain major doubts for the contest at Old Trafford.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed out against Arsenal due to a hand injury; he could come back into contention for this match but might miss out to Diogo Dalot, who impressed against the Gunners.
Nemanja Matic was also absent against Mikel Arteta's side due to a hamstring problem and is unlikely to return, so it would not be a surprise to see the same XI that started on Thursday, as Rangnick will be able to rotate his squad against Young Boys in the Champions League next week.
Ronaldo was substituted in the latter stages of the clash with Arsenal, but the change was only a precaution, and the 36-year-old is again expected to lead the line.
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; McTominay, Fred; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo
Crystal Palace
As for Palace, assistant manager Osian Roberts said during Friday's press conference that Joachim Andersen is responding to treatment on his hamstring problem and could be available for selection.
James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson remain absent through injury, though, while Joel Ward will miss out through suspension, so James Tomkins could move out to right-back.
Christian Benteke and Luka Milivojevic both started on the bench against Leeds last time out, but the pair are pushing to return, while Wilfried Zaha will line up against his former club in attack.
Crystal Palace possible starting lineup:
Guaita; Tomkins, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Gallagher, Milivojevic, Kouyate; Ayew, Benteke, Zaha
Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace
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