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Manchester United play Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on the back of a 0-0 draw against Liverpool. This is a must-win game for the Red Devils as they look to break into the top 4 of the Premier League.
United lost 3 players due to injuries against Liverpool and today's starting XI could be a changed one. As many as 8 first team players may be missing this game against Crystal Palace and Solskjaer has confirmed that three youth players, Taith Chong, James Garner and Angel Gomes, will be involved at Selhurst Park today.
Here's how Manchester United may lineup against Crystal Palace:
Goalkeeper: David de Gea
David de Gea kept another clean sheet against Liverpool which made it 3 consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League. The Spaniard is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and would be looking for another brilliant performance against Crystal Palace.
Left-Back: Luke Shaw
Luke Shaw put in a man of the match performance against Liverpool and kept Mohamed Salah quiet for most of the game. Shaw is on top of his game right now and will be looking to extend his good form on Wednesday.
Center Back: Victor Lindelof & Chris Smalling
Victor Lindelof has been excellent for Manchester United since Solskjaer took over. He has been a part of the defence that has kept 3 consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League. The Iceman is on a brilliant run of form and will be looking to continue it.
Chris Smalling looked brilliant against Liverpool and since his return from the injury, he has shown no signs of rustiness. Smalling looked calm and composed against Liverpool and he would be looking to do the same against Crystal Palace.
Right-Back: Ashley Young
Ashley Young was good against Liverpool and he kept Sadio Mane completely out of the game. But, the 33-year-old lately hasn't been involved much in the attack, something he might have to improve against Crystal Palace.
Midfield: Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and Fred
Paul Pogba had to play a much defensive role against Liverpool, which he did to perfection. Against Crystal Palace, he might be the most experienced in the midfield without Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrea, so he might have to take up more responsibility.
Scott McTominay was absolutely fantastic against Liverpool. He has many similar traits to the still unavailable Nemanja Matic. McTominay may start his second consecutive game on Wednesday and will be looking to keep up his good work.
With injuries to Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic, Fred may finally get his opportunity to impress Solskjaer in the Premier League. The Brazilian hasn't really featured since his appearance against Reading in the FA Cup and he may get his chance on Wednesday.
Forwards: Andreas Pereira, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez
With Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard sidelined through injuries, Andreas Pereira may get a go against Crystal Palace. Pereira may play on the tip of the diamond in a false nine position just like Lingard and Mata, in a 4-4-2 diamond formation.
Romelu Lukaku may start on the right wing, just as he did against Liverpool. This would be another chance for the Belgian to impress Solskjaer as the new manager of Manchester United has preferred Marcus Rashford over him many times.
Injuries to Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford who is still a doubt to feature against Crystal Palace has meant that Sanchez will get another chance to kick start his career at Manchester United. Sanchez has to step up in this injury crises for Manchester United.
