Man United's form has improved recently. Coach Ruben Amorim's team has won their last 3 matches in all competitions, qualifying for the round of 16 of the Europa League.
Man United are also the only team in the Champions League and Europa League unbeaten after 8 group stage matches this season. But in the domestic league, their performance is still very worrying. Despite losing only 1 out of 4 matches in the Premier League, the Red Devils' performance is not convincing.
Man United are struggling in 12th place in the table, 12 points behind Newcastle in 5th place. They almost certainly need to win the Europa League to qualify for next year's Champions League.
Like the Old Trafford team, Crystal Palace are also aiming for a place in the European Cup but a poor start to the season has left them stuck in mid-table.
However, the Eagles have started to bounce back, with a six-match unbeaten run in the Premier League and FA Cup. The brilliance of Jean-Philippe Mateta has been a key factor in the team's good results. He scored four goals in January and was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award.
Palace won away at Old Trafford last season and Glasner's side will be confident when they meet again on 2 February. The Eagles boast the best away defence in the Premier League, conceding just 11 goals so far.
Expected lineup
Man United: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Diallo, Mainoo; Zirkzee
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Esse, Eze; Mateta
