Pundits make their Manchester United vs Crystal Palace predictions

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes his old club will not be able to compete for the Premier League title if they do not sign any more players before the 11pm Monday deadline.United have made just one signing - Donny van de Beek from Ajax for £40m - so far during this window, but have tried to add to their squad.Jadon Sancho has been a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer throughout the window, with United set to make one last-ditch attempt to sign the

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to delay in making the change in his first choice.Berbatov believes De Gea still has plenty to offer despite coming under fierce pressure from Henderson. The former Sheffield United loanee has impressed in two Carabao Cup performances this season so far, though De Gea is the Premier League No.1."For this weekend, I see rumours that Dean Henderson may replace David de Gea," noted Berbatov in his Betfair blog.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see a partnership of Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly in defence against Tottenham on Sunday.United have had a mixed start to the season, with their opening day 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace being followed up with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brighton.The defending from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in both games, however, was far from ideal.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are worried that allowing Diogo Dalot to leave the club permanently could come back to haunt them.The Portuguese is way down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, having failed to make the matchday squad for United's opening two league fixtures.

straight to your inboxManchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same team.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have shared a transfer theory around Alex Telles after noticing what he did following the 3-2 victory over Brighton.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secured all three points in the most dramatic style in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot after the final whistle had been blown.That result provided a boost following the defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend but there is still work to be done, with new signings on

Pogba has started both of United’s Premier League games this season starting alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic in the middle of the park for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. That has meant that summer arrival Donny van de Beek has had to settle for a place on the bench, coming on to score in his debut against Crystal Palace.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans were comparing Marcus Rashford to club legend Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of his superb goal against Brighton. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side found themselves a goal down at the Amex Stadium after Neal Maupay beat David de Gea from the penalty spot before Nemanja Matic forced an own goal from Lewis Dunk to level the scores heading into half-time.

straight to your inboxSolskjaer reacts to criticism of United’s quiet transfer activityManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at criticism of the club’s activity in this summer’s transfer window. Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been the Reds’ only signing so far in a window where they have been outspent by their top-four rivals.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see five changes to the team that was defeated by Crystal Palace last weekend for the Premier League clash against Brighton.

straight to your inbox Ian Wright has suggested Donny van de Beek would have been a more appropriate signing for Arsenal than Manchester United. The Dutch midfielder is Ed Woodward's only summer signing to date, having joined from Ajax earlier in the window.

straight to your inboxManchester United have been largely quiet in regards to incoming business so far in the summer transfer window, with the capture of Donny van de Beek from Ajax standing as the only major piece of business.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are still keen on landing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund but have been unable to finalise an agreement with the Bundesliga side, who are standing firm with their stance that he will not leave this summer.United are not giving up yet though

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe signing a new centre-back should be the transfer priority before the summer deadline next month.United's defensive frailties were exposed on the opening day of the season as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side beaten emphatically by Crystal Palace.The game epitomised every worry with the current United side and in particular the vulnerability in the centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.After the match club great Gary

straight to your inboxFormer Chelsea forward Tony Cascarino has suggested Manchester United should replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Marcelo Bielsa after their defeat against Crystal Palace.United were comfortably beaten by Crystal Palace in a game marred by VAR controversy, although the 3-1 scoreline was a fair reflection of a poor performance.Defeat in their opening Premier League match of the season has only further intensified pressure on Ed Woodward to add new recruits to United's squad,

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters were left fuming at VAR and referee Martin Atkinson during their team’s 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side made a dreadful start to their 2020/2021 Premier League season, as Palace dispatched their opponents in humiliating fashion.As well as an abject performance, United fans were also irritated after Palace netted their second goal in dubious fashion.The visitors were awarded a penalty

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Reds looked well off the pace against a fit and hungry Palace side who were well deserving of the three points, and the performance has already cast doubt on whether the current United squad can truly challenge for top honours this season.Meanwhile, the transfer window remains open for a few more weeks, and the pressure is on for United to bring in more new blood before the deadline on October 5.You can ask our senior football writer Tyrone about the new season, the latest

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are rightfully frustrated with the (lack of) transfer recruitment this summer, but there has been one silver lining in the current market. While there is clear need for further reinforcement to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team following their dire opening day defeat to Crystal Palace there is at least the positive of youth development.

straight to your inbox Patrice Evra accused Luke Shaw of 'laziness' in the build-up to Crystal Palace's opening goal against Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side found themselves 1-0 down at half-time following Andros Townsend's seventh-minute strike.

straight to your inbox Manchester United will get their Premier League season underway when they face Crystal Palace this afternoon. It's been just over a month since last season came to an end for United - in disappointment after losing in the Europa League semi finals to Sevilla - and now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side must lift themselves for the start of what looks set to be a gruelling campaign.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to begin the new campaign on the front foot but knows he faces a tricky challenge against a Palace side that beat Southampton last weekend.United have lost only one of their 22 Premier League games against Crystal Palace (W17 D4).