To be honest, I don’t want to play against him because I know how aggressive he was against Southampton… He’s every attackers’ nightmare”: Crystal Palace best player reveals ONE Man United player he won’t like to play against

Manchester United is targeting their third consecutive victory in all competitions as they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in a Premier League match this Saturday evening. This match is crucial for United, who are looking to rebound from a significant 4-0 defeat at this ground at the end of last season.

In contrast, Crystal Palace is struggling early in the Premier League season. Under Oliver Glasner, the Eagles have not yet secured a win, earning only two points from their first four matches, both through draws against Chelsea and Leicester City. They are among six teams still searching for their first victory.

After losing their initial two matches to Brentford and West Ham United, Palace managed to draw 1-1 with Chelsea just before the international break. They continued this trend in their next match, coming back to draw 2-2 with Leicester City, thanks to two second-half goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta, including a late penalty.

Recently, Palace’s morale has improved due to their progress in the EFL Cup. They secured a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday, with goals from new signing Eddie Nketiah and former QPR player Eberechi Eze, following a convincing 4-0 win against Norwich City in the second round of the EFL Cup. Now, they hope to translate this cup success into league performance against a Manchester United team that outclassed them last season, winning 5-0 on aggregate.

Manchester United’s start to the 2024-25 season has been shaky, with back-to-back Premier League losses to Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool putting pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. However, they appear to have turned a corner, riding a wave of confidence after two impressive victories with an aggregate score of 10-0. Last weekend, they won 3-0 against Southampton, followed by a dominant 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. Despite these commanding wins, Manchester United fans remain cautious. While victories over a League One side and a newly-promoted Premier League team are positive, they primarily serve to boost morale for Ten Hag’s squad. With a busy schedule ahead—five matches in 16 days across both the Premier League and Europa League—these wins come at a critical time.

As they head into the weekend, United sits 10th in the Premier League and must improve their away form, especially in London. They have won only two of their last 16 Premier League matches in the capital, in stark contrast to the 10 losses they’ve incurred in London since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, which equals the losses over 118 matches during his 26-year tenure.

As both teams prepare for this highly anticipated match, Manchester United will look to sustain their momentum, while Crystal Palace aims to convert their cup success into important league points.