Manchester United are in gallant form this season, having not faced any losses so far in the Premier League and are also having a good season in the terms of scoring goals as well. They have already scored 17 goals in their first six matches of the season and are currently placed in the second position in the league table, trailing to derby rivals Manchester City on goal difference.
The Red Devils have a very strong lineup at their disposal for, with players who are performing to the best of their abilities and scoring goals on regular basis for their side. Their main striker Romelu Lukaku, who was brought into the side this summer, is in immaculate touch and has already topped the charts with six goals to his name. However, they will not be able to avail the service of another star player Paul Pogba, who is out of with an injury. Here is the predicted lineup Mourinho might field for this tie:
Defence-
Led by captain Antonio Valencia, the backline will look to keep Crystal Palace at bay and help their side to clinch another clean sheet like in the last outing.
With Eric Bailly and Phil Jones at the heart of the defence and Ashley Young securing the left-hand side, it is going to be tough for the Eagles to score against the Red Devils, who are excelling in every department in the current scenario. Beneath the crossbars, David De Gea will be eyeing another clean sheet in the Premier League this season.
Midfield-
The Manchester United midfield has become a real stronghold for the team since the inclusion of the Serbian enforcer Nemanja Matic in the summer transfer window. He, however, has fallen short of partners after the injury layoff of the French star Paul Pogba and might be paired with Ander Herrera in the middle of the pitch for the next match.
The attacking trio of Juan Mata, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marcus Rashford will be joining them in order to add flare to the side and get some crucial goals to put the Red Devils ahead of their opponents.
Attack-
Basking in the glory of being the joint highest scorer with Sergio Aguero of Manchester City and Alvaro Morata of Chelsea, the Belgian sharpshooter Romelu Lukaku will look to add to his tally against a rather demoralised Crystal Palace side, who have already conceded 13 goals so far this season. He is looking good in his new jersey and is raring to go against the Eagles.
Predicted Lineup-
De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Jones, Young, Matic, Herrera, Mata, Mkhitaryan, Rashford, Lukaku.
