Crystal Palace vs Leeds LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture today
Follow the latest updates from the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park
Follow the latest updates live from Crystal Palace vs Leeds United as Saturday’s Premier League action continues at Selhurst Park.
After the day’s opening encounter between Everton and Manchester United, Palace entertain Leeds with both sides knocking on the door of the top half of the table and looking to return to winning ways.
Palace suffered a disappointing defeat against Wolves last time out, while Leeds were on the end of a heavy 4-1 loss against Leicester, although their away form has been among the more impressive records in the Premier League this season. Follow the live updates below.
Carlo Ancelotti speaks to BT Sport: "It was a good week because we recovered a lot of players from injury. I think we have a better team today, and it's a difficult game but also a great opportunity to come back and win. We didn't defend well in the last period, this is true. The fact we only have one clean sheet, against Tottenham, means we have to defend better. Manchester United have a strong team."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks to BT Sport: “Every day when you’re at Manchester United you need to deliver, because you’re in the best position, you’ve got the best possible shirt over your head, and you must go out and enjoy it. That’s how I felt when I played, that’s how I feel now when I lead them out, so I just want them to express their talents. I want a confident team working together."
Some pre-match reading:
Solskjaer has United’s support but needs another important result
United back Solskjaer but pressure mounting with every poor result
Everton can move back to the top of the Premier League with a win this afternoon, and they’ll be eager to avoid a third successive defeat.
United, meanwhile, are desperate for points following last weekend’s defeat against Arsenal. As it stands, Solskjaer’s side are in 15th, just four points above the bottom three.
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TEAM NEWS
Everton make five changes, most notably with Jordan Pickford returning in goal. Seamus Coleman and Lucas Digne are back, as is the excellent James Rodriguez, which will be a big boost for Carlo Ancelotti.
For United, David de Gea comes back in for Dean Henderson, while VIctor Lindelof, Scott McTominay and Fred also start.
EVERTON VS MANCHESTER UNITED
Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s Premier League opener between Everton and Manchester United, where the pressure is firmly on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to turn the visitors’ form around and get back to winning ways.
There will be plenty of scrutiny on the teams today, with announcements due in 15 minutes ahead of the 12:30pm kick-off.
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