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Manchester United Expected to Overcome Crystal Palace with Tactical Edge

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Tactical Analysis: Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Manchester United are set to continue their winning streak by tackling Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The Red Devils have built momentum following a 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley in the EFL League One midweek, leaving Erik ten Hag's side eager for back-to-back away victories after overcoming Southampton in their last Premier League encounter.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are still seeking that elusive first Premier League win this season but will draw strength from their recent victory agnst fellow London club Queens Park Rangers Carabao Cup. Glasner and his team m to replicate the success they had agnst Manchester United last season when they managed a 4-0 triumph under his guidance.

FORMATION

Glasner has been consistent with Crystal Palace's formation since taking over, implementing a tactical approach that emphasized an organized 3-4-3 system which played to the strengths of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise. Although Eddie Nketiah struggled to establish himself in the team following his move from Arsenal, he managed to score agnst Barnsley midweek, increasing optimism for Glasner's strategy.

Manchester United have experimented with a 4-2-4 set-up thus far this season under Ten Hag, showing indecision regarding their starting striker position. Players like Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee have all tried the role, each with varying results. The Englishman Rashford showed promise by scoring two goals agnst Barnsley midweek and will likely look to continue his impressive form when facing Crystal Palace.

CRITICAL CLASHES

The match between these two teams last season saw Manchester United leaving Selhurst Park humiliated after conceding four goals. Glasner's tactics proved successful, exploiting the gaps in the Red Devils' defense with effective counterattacks thanks to the dynamic duo of Olise and Eze. This Saturday, United has addressed their defensive shortcomings through recent signings such as Matthijs De Ligt, William Saliba and Manuel Ugarte who is likely to feature.

A key battle on the horizon involves Glasner's midfield trio agnst Ten Hag's patched-up backline led by Casemiro and Wan Bissaka. The United defense will need cohesion and unity to prevent being overrun during transitions that Crystal Palace excelled at last season, especially with Kobbie Mnoo in charge - he leads the league with most interceptions this season.

SHARP SHOTS

When facing Crystal Palace's strong attacking line-up led by Olise and Eze, Manchester United must be clinical with their chances. Zirkzee could be a game changer here due to his intelligent movement that can open up spaces for Rashford and Amad Diallo to exploit potential gaps in the palace center-backs.

PREDICTION

In , Manchester United should bring their best form to Selhurst Park as they are likely to face determined opponents under Glasner's strategic guidance. Considering the strengths of both teams on display this season, a 2-0 victory is expected for Erik ten Hag's side.
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