06 December 2021, 15:52 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Manchester United returns after the mid-week round of Premier League fixtures for this game against Crystal Palace, scheduled for kick-off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 5, at Old Trafford. Referee Craig Pawson will have the assistants, Lee Betts and Scott Ledger, by his side, while the fourth official, Jonathan Moss, will be in communication from the sidelines. Simon Hooper will be the VAR.
Preview Manchester United Premier League, Dec 5, 2021
Preview Michael Carrick's final game as temporary coach of Manchester United came to an end with a 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Thursday, leaving the 40-year-old without a defeat in three games while in charge (2W, 1D, & 0L). Michael leaves with the sincerest thanks and best wishes of everyone at Manchester United after 15 years of exceptional service to the club as a player and as a coach. An official statement from the club reads. While we are sad to see him go, we respect and understand Michael’s decision. It added, as Ralf Rangnick assumed the helm as United’s interim manager, having been issued a work visa. With an offer too good to turn down, the 63-year-old observed from the VIP section at Old Trafford as United found their way back after conceding a bizarre goal. The hard-fought victory saw Cristiano Ronaldo (52' & 70' P.) bag the brace after the leveler from Bruno Fernandes (44’) as United completed the come-back to remain without defeat since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjær. The Red Devils have the Premier League form: WLLDW, and despite the win, United remained in 7th place, having picked up 21 points after 6W, 3D, & 5L. On Sunday, Ralf Rangnick will be diving straight into the deep end as he aims to bring home three points to complement the praise with results. Being new to the Premier League, it would be interesting to see what shape he would appear in, tactically speaking.
Preview Crystal Palace Premier League, Dec 5, 2021
Preview The Eagles picked up a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United earlier in the week when both sides met at Elland Road. You know, if it was on the other side, I would expect the referee to give the penalty. Patrick Vieira said in his post-match press conference after the Eagles were denied a clear penalty in the game. I had the chance to look at it again and, yeah, I believe it was a penalty. He went on. We created a number of situations and a number of chances and we should at least score one of them. Vieira added with disappointment. The loss leaves Crystal Palace with back-to-back defeats, WWDLL, while having 16 points from 3W, 7D, & 4L. In 11th place, Patrick Vieira’s side is in desperate need of a win to halt what appears to be a downward trend. A 4—3—3 formation with Benteke at the heart of the attacking trio is expected for this game against Manchester United on Sunday.