Manchester United will be looking to continue their rise up the Premier League table under Michael Carrick, as they take on a Crystal Palace side who are mid-table at this stage of the season.
The Red Devils have been excellent under the interim management of Michael Carrick, with Carrick picking up 16 points from 18 available in the Premier League. The recent form shown by Manchester United now leaves them in pole position to secure a return to Champions League football, especially with the likes of Chelsea dropping points in recent weeks. One of the main strengths of Carrick's resurgent Red Devils, has been their ability to keep a clean sheet. Under Ruben Amorim, Manchester United only kept two clean sheets in 47 matches, while Carrick has guided his side to a 50% clean sheet record in his six games in charge.
Crystal Palace will know that manager Oliver Glasner will be departing them towards the end of the end of the season, and their league form has reflected the current mood around Selhurst Park. The Eagles have picked up only two league wins in their last 10 league fixtures. To add to this, Crystal Palace have lost three of their previous five league matches away from home, conceding two goals or more in each defeat.
Bruno Fernandes will once again look to be the difference maker for Manchester United. The Manchester United captain has provided 19 goal contributions for the Red Devils in the Premier League while once again leading the chance creation with 76 chances created.
Manchester United should be assured of a win here. Carrick's Reds have something to play for in the league and are in good form heading into this fixture.
Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace
