September 20th 2024.
In what may be a highly anticipated rematch, Manchester United is set to face off against Crystal Palace this Saturday. The last time they met in May, United suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat, leaving fans and players alike disappointed and shocked. However, former Chelsea player Joe Cole has predicted that history may repeat itself, with Palace emerging as the victors once again.
Despite United's recent 3-0 win against Southampton and a 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, there are still lingering doubts about their consistency. On the other hand, Palace has yet to secure a win in the Premier League this season and has lost their star player Michael Olise to Bayern Munich. But according to Cole, this may work in Palace's favor as they have the pace and home advantage to potentially dominate the game.
In particular, Cole believes that midfielder Eberechi Eze will be the key player for Palace, with three goals and an assist already under his belt this season. Interestingly, United has shown interest in signing Eze, but it may come back to haunt them if he performs as well as predicted. And while Palace may have a strong offense, United's forwards are also a force to be reckoned with, as highlighted by Eagles boss Oliver Glasner in a recent press conference.
Despite their previous loss to Liverpool, United's xG (expected goals) was almost equal, showing their potential for a strong offense. However, they will need to work on their consistency if they hope to secure a win against Palace. With the game expected to be a close one, Cole predicts a 2-1 victory for Palace, with both teams scoring.
Overall, it seems that United will have their work cut out for them in this upcoming match. But with the potential for an upset and the added pressure of securing a win, it's sure to be an intense and exciting game for both teams.
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