Crystal Palace vs Manchester United, Premier League - as it happened

Re-live all the action from Selhurst Park

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Crystal Palace host Manchester United this evening in a clash of pivotal importance for both sides. As Manchester United look to reclaim second place from Liverpool, Palace will be hoping they can secure an unexpected three points to climb out of the bottom free. Follow all the live action below.

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Preview:

Palace have not beaten United in top flight football in over 27 years, and the current injury crisis at Selhurst Park will far from aid their cause to end this barren run. A seemingly endless injury list including the likes of Yohan Cabaye, Wilfried Zaha, Ruben Loftus-Cheek as well as six other first team players has seen Palace’s resurgence halted sharply, and with 10 games remaining of the 2017/18 campaign, they are 18^th in the table with 27 Premier League points.

United have enjoyed a more successful patch of recent form than their opponents in this Monday night clash, with Mourinho overseeing a 0-0 draw away to Sevilla in the Champions League last-16, whilst also masterminding a vital victory against his previous employers, Chelsea, in a 2-1 win at Old Trafford last weekend.

From a perspective of comparison, this Premier League clash is of immeasurable importance to Roy Hodgson’s side, with a win potentially lifting them as high as 14^th in the table. For Mourinho’s side, they will view the game as a springboard for cementing their Champions League qualification, with three points lifting them nine clear of Chelsea who are fifth.

What time does it start?

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United kicks off at 20.00pm

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League from 20.00.

It’s a big game for...

Romelu Lukaku: Manchester United’s Belgian striker defied his critics in last weekend’s victory over Chelsea, with a rare goal against ‘top-six’ opposition. Lukaku put in a commanding performance at Old Trafford, and Monday’s clash against Palace will be a telling indicator if the Belgian has the potential to follow up his goal-scoring achievements with another vital contribution, this time at Selhurst Park.

Lukaku has struggled at times this season (Getty)

Best Stat…

Crystal Palace have not won any of their 17 Premier League meetings with Manchester United (D3, L14) – a Premier League record for the most games against an opponent without winning.

Remember when…

Eric Cantona’s Kung Fu Kick: 25^th January 1995. Eric Cantona took a disliking to the musings of a fan in the crowd at Selhurst Park, and famously kicked the fan in the face whilst in the crowd. Cantona received a nine month football ban for the incident.

Player to watch…

Anthony Martial. Manchester United’s French forward could be set to make a considerable impact at Selhurt Park on Monday night, with Martial potentially starting on the bench. If he does, Mourinho will be hopeful of a goalscoring return, with Martial having been involved in a league-high six goals as a substitute in 2017/18.

Will Martial start? (Getty)

Past three-meetings…

• Manchester United 4 (Fellaini 2, Mata, Lukaku) Crystal Palace 0, Premier League, September 2017
• Manchester United 2 (Harrop, Pogba) Crystal Palace 0, Premier League, May 2017
• Crystal Palace 1 (McArthur) Manchester United 2 (Pogba, Ibrahimovich), Premier League, December 2016

Form guide…

• Crystal Palace: WLDDLL
• Manchester United: LWLWDW

Odds…

• Crystal Palace to win: 6/1
• Manchester United to win: 1/2
• Draw: 33/10

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

[5 March 2018 22:11 · Sam Dymond]

Manchester United matchwinner Nemanja Matic has been talking Sky Sports through his dramatic late strike...

Nice goal! When I received the ball and it bounced, I knew it was going to be a good shot but I didn't know it would be a goal.

I am happy that I've scored my first goal for Manchester United. I know it's not my job, but sometimes I have to score.

We showed character, we believed until the end and we did exactly what the manager to told us.

[5 March 2018 22:34 · Sam Dymond]

That's all from Selhurst Park after another night of scintillating football. Attention now turns to Europe as the Champions League resumes tomorrow evening. Liam Corless will be on hand to talk you through Liverpool making heavy weather of their five-goal lead against Porto and Cristiano Ronaldo pouting his way around the Parc des Princes.

Until then, thanks for reading and goodnight.