Lisandro Martinez gamble in two changes: Man United predicted XI vs Crystal Palace
Michael Carrick will be looking to continue Man United’s bright form when his side face off with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Red Devils are yet to lose under Carrick’s guidance, with the caretaker manager overseeing five wins in six matches.
As a result, Man United are well in the race for Champions League football as they look to return to Europe’s most prestigious competition.
On Monday, Carrick’s side oversaw a solid 1-0 win at Everton, in a match that could have easily been a banana skin at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Therefore, Football Insider has predicted minimal changes for Man United against Crystal Palace, with Lisandro Martinez returning to the starting XI.
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Lisandro Martinez and Benjamin Sesko to return for Man United vs Crystal Palace
Martinez missed Man United’s win over Everton with a slight knock.
While this mattered little as the Red Devils kept a clean sheet, Carrick will be keen to see him return.
In the build-up to the Palace game, the manager confirmed that the centre-back is on his way back to full fitness.
Therefore, Football Insider believes that Carrick will take a gamble and start the defender for their upcoming Premier League match.
In goal, Senne Lammens keeps his spot, with Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot remaining as the full-backs.
Harry Maguire will partner Martinez at the back, with Leny Yoro dropping out of the starting XI.
The midfield remains the same with Casemiro partnering Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes occupying the attacking midfield spot.
Up top, Matheus Cunha occupies the left wing, while Bryan Mbeumo moves to the right wing to make space for Benjamin Sesko, whose form earns him a spot in the starting XI, with Amad Diallo missing out.
How to watch Man United vs Crystal Palace
For fans in the UK, you will be able to watch Man United’s match against Crystal Palace live on Sky Sports Main Event.
The coverage begins at 1:30pm, ready for kick-off at 2pm.
If you don’t have access to a TV, you can livestream the match via the Sky Sports app, which is available through many laptops, tablets and smartphones if you have a valid subscription.
BBC Radio 5 Live is also set to have live commentary of the match, which is available for free to UK users.
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