Manchester United – Crystal Palace: Red Devils Drive up the Standards (2-1)

The fallen giant of the Premier League have experienced many false dawns, but it is hard for those from the red half of Manchester not to have hope right now. The charge to the Champions League continues, and the supporters are showing their affection for a legendary figure.

Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.

Michael Carrick could not have wished for a better start to his time in the dugout at his old stomping ground. Manchester United have been undefeated in his first six fixtures as the interim head coach, beating Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton since the start of January. Full focus is only on the obstacles that lay immediately ahead of the group, but a return to continental competition is in sight, and this side are quickly becoming one of the favorites for a top five finish.

Oliver Glasner, on the other hand, has been through a grim winter: a Cinderella story of unrivalled success for Crystal Palace has soured sharply. His men were winless across 12 fixtures between December and February, bowing out of the FA Cup third round as holders and . . .