Man United vs Crystal Palace Premier League clash predicted as Amorim targets fourth win in a row
Manchester United will be looking to make it four wins on the bounce across all competitions later today when they take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo secured a 2-0 win over FCSB in the Europa League midweek, with the win confirming United's spot in the Europa League Round of 16 after finishing third in the League Phase table. Next up for United is a clash with Crystal Palace in the Premier League, where a defeat could see the Eagles overtake them in the table.
Recent results against Palace haven't gone United's way, with the 0-0 draw between the two earlier this season meaning Ruben Amorim's side have failed to win any of the last three games against the south London club. Mason Mount and Jonny Evans are both confirmed absentees, while Luke Shaw is back in training, but Amorim is unlikely to rush the Englishman back.
So, could United make it back-to-back Premier League wins later today? Let's take a look...
To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that United could set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mazraoui; Amad, Fernandes; Hojlund.
We predict that Palace could line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.
Amorim's side were in full control in the opening 30 minutes, with Amad and Mainoo both testing the 'keeper early on. The pressure from the hosts didn't slow down, and in the 36th minute, United found the opener.
As Rasmus Hojlund entered a footrace with Chris Richards towards goal, the striker