Manchester United take on the visitors Crystal Palace in the round 24 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, February 2nd at Old Trafford (Manchester).
Manchester United have yet to find a worthy successor to Sir Alex Ferguson. Erik ten Hag was supposed to be the next great hope, but even in his most successful first season, all he managed was a third-place finish in the Premier League and a League Cup victory. What followed was a disastrous Champions League campaign and a drop to eighth place in the league. That decline was partially offset by an FA Cup triumph, but in reality, it only prolonged and deepened the club's struggles. However, has anything really changed without Erik? In the Europa League, draws turned into wins after his departure. January was also a perfect month in terms of results. Beating Arsenal in the FA Cup while down to ten men was a remarkable achievement. But in the Premier League, things have only worsened. Their last match against Fulham seemed destined to end 0-0, but a late and somewhat fortunate goal secured a narrow victory. United's issues in midfield and defense remain glaring, making their performances highly unpredictable.
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Crystal Palace was right to trust their current manager. The Eagles spent a long time under Roy Hodgson, who delivered stability but little excitement. The club had already tried replacing him with Patrick Vieira, only to bring the veteran back. A year ago, Hodgson’s health concerns led to his final departure, and Oliver Glasner took charge. The Austrian was expected to need time to adapt, but he hit the ground running and guided Palace to a 10th-place finish last season. However, the start of the new campaign was anything but smooth. Excluding the League Cup, they began with three draws and five defeats. Their only Premier League win before December was a 1-0 victory over Tottenham. But things changed drastically in the winter. Since Christmas, their only league defeat came against Arsenal, and apart from a draw with Chelsea, they had been on a strong run. They likely expected to beat Brentford as well, but instead suffered a surprising 2-1 home loss. Palace’s defensive improvements and tactical discipline have made them a much tougher opponent in recent months.
The Eagles won both league meetings last season, but their last encounter in London ended in a goalless draw in September. Palace looks far more stable than their high-profile opponents. They are more than capable of avoiding defeat.
Prediction for the match: Crystal Palace not to lose (X2).
