Manchester United vs Crystal Palace predictions: Carrick’s men to continue Champions League push
Ross Kilvington
Manchester United have not lost since January 11
Crystal Palace have progressed to the knockout stages of the Conference League
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Manchester United sealed another Premier League victory last time out against Everton, which was their fifth in six games since Michael Carrick returned to the dugout.
Crystal Palace made progress in the Europa League, defeating Zrinjski on Thursday evening to make it back-to-back wins for the first time in 2026.
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Team news
Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount will be absent for United this weekend due to injury.
The duo should return shortly, although Patrick Dorgu (thigh) and Matthijs de Ligt (back) will be on the treatment table for a few more weeks.
Bryan Mbeumo went off in the closing minutes against Everton, but he should be fit enough to face Palace.
Oliver Glaser will be without some big hitters for this clash, with Jefferson Lerma, Eddie Nketiah, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Cheick Doucoure all sidelined.
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The stats
The recent head-to-head between these sides actually favours Palace. Across the last five meetings in all competitions, the Eagles have won three games compared to just one for United.
Crucially, however, that sole United victory came earlier this season, giving the Old Trafford side the opportunity to complete the league double over Palace for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign.
Both teams have scored in three of United’s six matches since Carrick’s return to the club.
For Palace, both teams have found the back of the net in six of their last nine matches across all competitions.
Benjamin Sesko is a man in form under Carrick, having scored four times in his previous six games for United.
Ismaila Sarr is Palace’s top scorer this season, netting 11 times across all competitions.
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Prediction
With both teams heading into his fixture off the back of wins during the week, it sets up an interesting contest.
United know a win can further boost their Champions League ambitions, while Palace could move towards the top half of the table if they secure all three points.
The home side have been impressive under Carrick, but they have conceded against West Ham and Fulham in recent weeks.
Expect them to have enough to seal another Premier League victory, but Glasner’s visitors will make it tough for the Red Devils.
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