I agree with those who say that Manchester United will defeat Crystal Palace but I only differ with them on the aspect of thinking it will be an easy win. If you check their last meetings, you will see that Crystal Palace defeated Manchester United back to back last season with one being a very disgraceful defeat of 4-0. Going by that record, it is fine to say that Palace have advantage over Manchester United but by their current form, both are playing less of themselves with Palace as the worst. This is the reason I feel that Manchester United will be able to gather courage to collect the three points. However, I will not bet my money on the match because there is high risk involved.
I don't see United carrying all 3 points at the Selhurst Park. Palace are quite above average judging from their last 2 league games and 1 carabao cup game. The issue with united is their defense. There defense lacks some form of coordination, which I think the palace attack might take to their advantage. Eberechi Eze is a very good winger that capitalize on such opportunity, and I clearly don't see any player in the united defense that will have to stop him without committing a foul. Though I still feel united still stand a Chance of winning due to their counter attacking play, but on most occasions when we trust them, they usually disappoint. I just checked the odds for both teams, and united seems to be on the winning side, but I will preferably risk it all for as draw(1-1).
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London derbies are tougher than we all imagine and this would be yet another interesting but hard one for Chelsea to win thus afternoon.
One area West Ham United improved during the transfer window was the defense as they brought in quality defenders like Kilman, Aaron Wan Bisakka and Tobido who joined from Nice.
They have not been doing too well, but this could be a great game to start.
Chelsea has a narrow win over Bournemouth during Match day 4 but this would be another crunch tie for them against the hammers. With the likes of Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez back training, Enzo Maresca would have a chance to line up a strong side today. My prediction should be for this game to end as a full-time draw.
I might just want to give it all to west ham. Judging from the game I watched between Chelsea and Bournemouth, I am not sure if Chelsea can easily secure all 3 points or even get a draw. From Chelsea's game against Bournemouth, Cole palmer couldn't do much because he was heavily marked. Pedro seemed to be a very good threat from the left wing, but was later removed. I am expecting goals from both side, but west ham might just seal it all. How is maresca planning on addressing disasi's issue because he seems to be a little shaky at the back, and west ham players like kudus, Füllkrug or Bowen might easily take advantage of him.