Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, speaking to TNT: "Players look really good today. Everybody is looking forward to the game. It's Sunday, nice weather, sold out Selhurst Park and everything is ready. Now we have to show it on the pitch."

On getting used to the new European schedule: "We need high energy levels, to play on the top level. That's not easy every third day. We will try again today and let's see."

On six of his players starting every Premier League game this season: "Consistency is the foundation of success when you watch many teams. We don't have a big squad and the players are doing well, that's why they start."

On facing a Man Utd team playing the same system: "It's a funny story. It's the third game within one week and always facing 3-4-3. It's an interesting challenge. We always know what we want to do, regardless of the opposition system. It's all about where we can find the spaces, how quick we can come away from tight areas. If we find the overloads and we are efficient, it will be crucial and we have a good chance to win the game."

Brighton & Hove Albion

Will Brighton be back in Europe next season?

The Seagulls enjoyed a season in the Europa League in 2023-24, beating Ajax home and away, while they also recorded victories over Roma and Marseille.

Fabian Hurzeler's side, who have won two of their past three games, start at Nottingham Forest today in seventh and could end it in fourth if results go their way.

Nigel Reo-Coker
Former Aston Villa midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Liverpool have got to get results. It is a results business.

It's not always that you lose, it's how you lose. In that match against PSV, I look at the reaction of the players and I see what Arne Slot is saying now, it is a mountain to climb.

He has to find a way to get these players performing to the levels they should be.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter at Selhurst Park

There is a lot of speculation around Manchester United's January transfer plans.

United say they are not likely to do any business.

However, while sources have said nothing is likely to happen before Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui return from the Africa Cup on Nations, some kind of movement cannot be ruled out.

Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo are both wanting to play more often to press their World Cup aims with the Netherlands and England respectively, whilst some younger players, including Sam Mather and James Scanlon have been attracting interest.

If Zirkzee or Mainoo left, United head coach would want to replace them.

He is giving nothing away just now.

"I don't know what is going to happen in January," were his most recent comments on Friday.

Manchester United

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim on if his players have shown they can bounce back: "We improved the way we trained this week. We dropped the intensity in the last game and we tried to regain that. Palace play in the same system, it's going to be a man v man game. Intensity is important and we need to step up in that regard."

On his two changes from Monday: "It's the way you train. They trained really well, the others too. Then the tactical aspect. Mason Mount is really smart, gives us more possession. He is intense, he can score goals so is one more player to be near the box."

On the chance to move into the top six with victory today: "It's so important to win, but the most important thing is to be competitive in every single minute. The table now doesn't matter, we are too far from the end."

Clinton Morrison
Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

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It is a problem for Palace when they play on the Thursday night, it's if they can play on the Sunday well, because their squad is not big enough.

It is going to be difficult but at Selhurst Park with those fans behind them, I could see why you would back them, but it depends how fit they are after Thursday.

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There's a huge decision to be made for Crystal Palace and Manchester United fans at Selhurst Park today.

Breakfast has been and gone and it's a little early for lunch - so what's the pre-match food of your choice for a 12 noon Sunday kick-off?

Thumbs up if you think a hot dog will be enough to get you through to half-time.

Thumbs down if you think chips in the morning will do the trick.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace boss Olivier Glasner makes three changes to the side beaten by Strasbourg in the Conference League on Thursday.

Daichi, Kamada, Adam Wharton and Chris Richards all come in, with Jaydee Canvot, Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma dropping out.

Palace have an impressive recent record against today’s opponents and are looking for their fourth win in five meetings.

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Mateta, Pino.

Substitutes: Benitez, Nketiah, Uche, Clyne, Lerma, Hughes, Esse, Canvot, Devenny.

Ruben Amorim makes two changes from the Manchester United side beaten at home by 10-man Everton on Monday.

Both his wing-backs drop out, with Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot coming in for Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu, with Amad dropping into the right wing-back slot and Mount taking a number 10 role alongside Bryan Mbeumo.

Amorim keeps faith with Joshua Zirkzee as his number nine, while England Under-20 international Shea Lacey keeps his place on the bench.

Manchester United XI: Lammens, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Dalot, Mbeumo, Mount, Zirkzee.

Substitutes: Bayindir, Dorgu, Martinez, Mazraoui, Malacia, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo, Lacey.

Manchester United

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, speaking to TNT about the mood after losing to Everton: "Everyone is disappointed after the Everton game but we need to move on. Everyone was really focused during the week to do a good game today."

On what to expect from the Eagles: "We know Crystal Palace are a really good team especially at team. But we need to believe. We need to believe we can win everywhere against every team and we are going to try and do it today."

On the defensive challenge he is up against today: "Everyone knows the three guys in front are in good form. Mateta is really good. It will be tough, but we are ready for this."

On the current pressure facing the team: "You need to manage the pressure. If you want to play for Manchester United, this is part of the job. When you play you don't really think about this. The pressure is not changing how we play."

Nigel Reo-Coker
Former Aston Villa midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

There was a lot of conversation about Manchester United being back.

I don't see them in the conversation of finishing in the top six like some people do. I see them letting themselves down. I don't think they are good enough defensively.

Wolves

Will Wolves turn their season around and stay up?

It's not looking good.

They start this game anchored at the bottom, nine points from safety, seeking a first league win of the season.

Their next three games after today:

• Weds: H v Nott'm Forest
• 08 Dec: H v Man Utd
• 13 Dec: A v Arsenal

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Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot return to Manchester United's starting XI. Joshua Zirkzee keeps his place in the team.

Crystal Palace are unchanged from the side that started the last Premier League game - the 2-0 win at Wolves last Saturday.

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Guehi, Lacroix, Richards, Mitchell, Kamada, Wharton, Munoz, Pino, Sarr, Mateta.

Man Utd XI: Lammens, Shaw, De Ligt, Yoro, Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Diallo, Mount, Mbeumo, Zirkzee.

Full team news to follow.

Will today live up to yesterday's drama?

There were 22 goals spread across five games, with four of the 10 teams in action scoring three or more times.

Early goals, late winners, incredible comebacks and red cards...watch it all below.

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This was just 217 days ago.

What on earth has happened to Liverpool?

After six defeats in seven Premier League games, last season's champions start today 13th in the table - 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.

So, a ridiculously early start for Manchester United fans to get to Selhurst Park in time for kick-off.

But why is this game starting so early?

Well, Palace-United was originally selected for live television coverage at 12:30 GMT on Saturday. However, Palace were playing in the Conference League away at Strasbourg on Thursday.

With the Premier League attempting to ensure teams have at least 60 hours gap between matches, the game was put back to 12:00 today.

Three games that were down to start at 14:00 - Aston Villa-Wolves, Nottingham Forest-Brighton and West Ham-Liverpool - have been pushed back to 14:05 to avoid any potential overlap.

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football news reporter at Selhurst Park

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I am not entirely sure how Crystal Palace have ended up playing in a Premier League game at 12 noon on a Sunday when they have played a Thursday away match in Europe.

The Premier League rule that prevents clubs playing away in the Champions League on a Wednesday and then at 1230 on a Saturday seemingly doesn't apply in the lesser competitions.

It is certainly not a great kick-off time for United fans heading down from Manchester.

Nevertheless, it is a beautiful morning in south London. Perfect for a great game.

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How are we all doing?

We've got another jam-packed day of Premier League action over the next few hours.

As soon as Crystal Palace-Manchester United is over, there are three games starting at 14:05 GMT - including troubled Liverpool at West Ham.

Then a huge second versus first London derby at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host leaders Arsenal at 16:30. You will be able to follow that game over here, with build-up starting at 15:00.

Crystal Palace v Man Utd 12:00

Aston Villa v Wolves 14:05

Nott'm Forest v Brighton 14:05

West Ham v Liverpool 14:05

Chelsea v Arsenal 16:30

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Wakey wakey. Rise and shine!

It's an early start to Sunday's Premier League action as all roads lead to Selhurst Park for Crystal Palace's high noon showdown with Manchester United.

Will Ruben Amorim's side sleepwalk their way to another defeat - or give their travelling fans something to cheer about?

Pop the kettle on because we're about to find out - kick-off is just 90 minutes away.