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The Premier League returns as Manchester United (8th) welcome Crystal Palace (16th) to Old Trafford still reeling from their 3-1 defeat to their City rival in the Manchester derby before the International break.

Manchester United are 12 points behind Manchester City the league leaders

United returns home to face their usual fortress at Old Trafford, that is, Old Trafford has not witness any clean sheet in the EPL this season. Conceding eight goals in five games.

After 12 League games either Manchester United or the Palace will be with their Premier League performance so far.

Jose Mourinho's side are 7 points behind 4th place Tottenham Hotspur

Roy Hodgson's side on the other end are escaping falling in to the relegation zone only on goals difference. Crystal Palace last win was a 0-3 away win 2 months ago against West Brom.

Match Preview

It has been a good ride so far when ever Manchester United are being squad off against Crystal Palace. The home side are yet to loose a single game in the premier League against the Eagles, winning 15 out of 18 encounters.

Historically that's a perfect match for United to get back to winning ways after a 3-1 defeat to their City rival.

The Red Devils has scored in recent matches but their defensive issues has been well followed up by all manager, and Roy Hodgson is not an exception as they have conceded in each of their last 8 league games with 7 of those games going over 2.5 goals.

Crystal Palace have scored just 8 times in 12 league encounters this season, but they've often save the best performance for top rated teams.

H2H

Last Five Matches By Both Teams

Team News

Frenchman Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and England Star Marcus Rashford are still doubtful, but the good news is that Belgium Midfielder M. Fellani and inform attacker Anthony Martial are back in good form despite not joining their national team during the FIFA break

Crystal Palace will still be missing the services of Scott Dam and attacker C.Benteke who is expected to back by January.

Players To Watch:

AnthonyMartial is United’s top scorer with six goals in his last five matches in the premier league, whilst former-United striker Wilfried Zaha is the danger man for Palace scoring 3 goals and pulling 1 assist.

Betting Tips And Prediction

Although Roy Hodgson's boys are poorly rated on the attacking line, but they have a good record against top teams: 2 against Arsenal, 1 against Chelsea at Stanford Bridge, and even against high flying Bournemouth and Watford.

Eight of United’s last ten matches (in all competitions) have produced 2.5+ goals.

Palace have conceded first in six of their last seven matches (in all competitions).

At home, United have kept just five clean sheets in their last 20 matches (in all competitions), 12 of which saw both teams score.

Both teams to score looks smart to bet on.

Prediction: Manchester United 2:1 Crystal Palace

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