Summary

  • Crystal Palace: Hennessey; Kelly, Dann, Delaney, Ward; McArthur, Cabaye; Zaha, Puncheon, Bolasie; Gayle

  • Man Utd: De Gea, Darmian, Blind, Smalling, Rojo, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Herrera, Mata, Martial, Rooney.

  1. A cagey affair?published at 14:54

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    Not sure if Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has been that impressed by Louis van Gaal's methods either. 

    He says: "United's long spells of possession could threaten to drive the atmosphere into a lull, but we need to keep the fans singing along. United aren't getting as many shots off as they normally do, but defensively they're always in a good shape. I expect it to be a fairly cagey game."  

    Alan PardewImage source, AFP
  2. Get Involvedpublished at 14:52

    #bbcfootball

      You look a little happier with this selfie than Louis, David...  

  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:51

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    So what do you make of the Manchester United team? Can they get among the goals with Anthony Martial playing on the left? Is Paul Scholes right that United offer little excitement? And what is the thinking behind Louis van Gaal's team selection? 

    Let us know via #bbcfootball, external or the BBC MOTD facebook page, external or on text vai 81111

  4. Postpublished at 14:49

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    Trevor Sinclair
    Former England winger on BBC 5 live

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    Manchester United are playing a lot of possession football, but if you look at the likes of West Ham, they are winning without the ball. They break with pace, but who has legs in the United team except Anthony Martial?

  5. Martial on the left?published at 14:46

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    Asked if Anthony Martial would be playing on the left again, Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal said: “I think so, you shall see it by yourself I hope but I don’t have much other line-ups now because Memphis is also injured.”

  6. Kick-off approachespublished at 14:44

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    The teams are just finishing their warm-ups in the autumnal sunshine. Louis van Gaal made an interesting spectator while watching Liverpool's 3-1 win over Chelsea on the big screen earlier. 

  7. Team newspublished at 14:43

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    Crystal Palace's top scorer Yohan Cabaye is back in the side after missing the Capital One Cup defeat by Manchester City in midweek. he's one of five changes as James McArthur, Jason Puncheon and Dwight Gayle come back in.   

    Crystal PalaceImage source, Opta

    Manchester United shuffle the pack after their defeat by Middlesbrough on penalties in the same competition. Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial and David De Gea all return, with Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin at the base of midfield.    

    Manchester UnitedImage source, Opta
  8. Teams newspublished at 14:42

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    Will Wayne Rooney be up top again today? Let's get some team news...

  9. Martial law?published at 14:40

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    Some Manchester United fans and football experts have suggested that the lack of goals has come as a result of Louis van Gaal preferring Wayne Rooney up front and Anthony Martial on the left.

    Anthony MartialImage source, Reuters
  10. 'Man Utd make painful watching'published at 14:38

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    Kevin Kilbane
    Former Republic of Ireland international on BBC Radio 5 live

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    I understand what Paul Scholes is saying, I’ve watched United over the last year or so under Louis van Gaal and I can think of four or five games where they have shown what a good side they are. It's a bit painful at times watching them. If you get a well organised side, United struggle to break them down. I can understand Van Gaal’s argument, though, because they were in a bit of a hole when he took over. Money usually buys success and perhaps they should be playing better under Van Gaal.

  11. Them were the dayspublished at 14:36

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    A goal glut may be a tad optimistic, but Manchester United have not lost a Premier League game against Palace, with the Eagles' last league victory coming in a 3-0 win in 1991 when a John Salako double and another goal from Ian Wright did the damage.

    Salako is now first-team coach under Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace, and was the subject of an engaging interview, external with the Guardian this week. 

    John SalakoImage source, Getty Images
  12. Chance for a goal glut?published at 14:33

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    After goalless draws for Manchester United against Manchester City in the Premier League and in the Capital One Cup tie against Middlesbrough, which they lost on penalties, Louis van Gaal may have a tough time arguing that case with some fans. 

    But against Crystal Palace his team has an impressive record and Alan Pardew's have lost their last three games in all competitions. 

  13. Sticks and stones...published at 14:30

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    Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes stoked the fire at Old Trafford this week by saying he would "not enjoy" playing in Louis van Gaal's side because "there is a lack of creativity and risk."

    Van Gaal responded by saying: "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names won't hurt me." He added: "I don't agree with his opinion. I always take risks. Manchester United is always entertaining."

    Louis Van Gaal and Paul ScholesImage source, get