(5-4-1): Late fitness check has forced Erik ten Hag to use Five-Man defender against Crystal Palace as TWO attackers, TWO midfielders and ONE defender are confirmed to be out including the new signing who has been impressive so far
The world was caving in on Erik ten Hag after his side succumbed to an emphatic 3-0 defeat to Liverpool before the international break and, while victories over Southampton and Barnsley will not come to define the Red Devils’ campaign, the triumphs supplied plenty of positives for Ten Hag and company.
The current good feeling will quickly cease should United drop points at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Crystal Palace completed the double over Ten Hag’s side last season but haven’t quite hit their stride at the start of Oliver Glasner’s first full campaign at the helm.
Here’s the team Ten Hag could pick for United’s trip to Palace.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1)
United predicted XI vs Crystal Palace: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes; Garnacho, Zirkzee, Rashford.