In their most recent Premier League match, Crystal Palace lost 1-2 at home to Brentford. However, away from home, Crystal Palace are on a 7-match unbeaten streak. That gives them confidence when visiting Man United's Old Trafford.
Ahead of this match, coach Oliver Glasner highly appreciated his colleague Ruben Amorim. He said: “I know Ruben Amorim from his time at Sporting because we played them twice with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
I know his 3-4-3 system. In both games against Frankfurt, they neutralized us for most of the game. Then they only needed one or two decisive situations to win.
“I have a lot of respect and admiration for Ruben Amorim for the way he has managed the team in his first weeks here. When you come to a big club like Man United and start doing these things, it is not easy. But he has followed his path with all his determination and belief.”
According to the Austrian strategist, Man United players have gradually become accustomed to Ruben Amorim's tactics. He added: "I think everyone knows how Amorim wants Man United to play. That is nothing new because for me, I know what tactics he will apply and what he expects from the players when playing in different positions. Man United have gradually become accustomed to that. I look forward to the match against Man United, it will be an interesting confrontation."
On the rankings, Man United has 29 points, ranked 12th, 2 points more than Crystal Palace. Therefore, the team that wins this confrontation will improve its ranking. In the first leg this season, the two teams drew 0-0.
However, the return leg promises to have a very different result as Man United are on a streak of 3 consecutive wins. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are also determined to aim for a victory at Old Trafford.
“We want to put in a good performance at Old Trafford, to threaten their defence. We want to get the ball into important areas, especially in the final third, into the Man United penalty area. We need enough players, better ball control. I believe that confidence will help Palace play better against Man United,” Glasner stressed.
The match between Man United and Crystal Palace takes place at 9:00 p.m. on February 2.
