Preview: Man United look to continue their good run as Palace visit Old TraffordShareMichael Carrick’s team are really on a roll in pursuit of Champions League football next term and facing a midweek-fatigued Crystal Palace presents another big chance to move closer to that prize.By Karl MatchettAll eyes will be on United’s starting lineup and, more to the point, whether Benjamin Šeško is given the nod up front. After some wretched struggles – he wasn’t the only one – under Ruben Amorim’s style and set-up, the Slovenian has come to the fore during the Red Devils’ resurgence…but from the bench.Juggling act or fixed decisions?One of the most important early acts Carrick took was to play the 4-2-3-1 system but, more notably, play players within that in their primary roles. So, Bruno Fernandes was pushed to the No. 10, Amad Diallo is back as a winger and the likes of Noussair Mazraoui, Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot are full-backs when they are used, not outside centre-backs.A knock-on of that was a strict pick of one starting striker – Bryan Mbeumo most of the time – rather than fitting in several attackers, with some needing to play from the channel or in deeper support roles. But Šeško’s form might mean reconsideration is needed. After scoring a brace under Darren Fletcher in early January, he has since netted off the bench against Fulham, West Ham and Everton – across 94 minutes of action during five sub appearances.If Šeško is to start it might mean no true winger, with Matheus Cunha and one other out wide – or we might see Carrick make a bold managerial call to drop one of those impactful options to the bench, maintaining a tactical plan which has worked well.Selhurst discontentFor Palace, the Conference League win over Zrinjski means their European campaign will roll on, but their domestic one hasn’t been fun. Amid Oliver Glasner’s imminent departure and some questionable transfer activity, plus sinking to 13th in the table, fans have been vocal about wanting better from the board.At the very least, they’re over the dismal run of 12 winless games in succession, but uncertainty over the future remains a cloud and it’s probably no bad thing to be away from home for a couple of matches for the Eagles.Recent resultsIt’s five wins in six for United, while at home in the Premier League they’ve lost only once since late November – there’s been a few draws in there though. Palace have now lost only one in the last six in all competitions but on the road it hasn’t been pretty this season. One win from eight is their current streak, though they did end a two-month win for a league victory at Brighton recently.Team newsPatrick Dorgu remains out, while Mason Mount, Mbeumo, and Lisandro Martínez are doubts for United. Jean-Philippe Mateta is still sidelined for the visitors, with Jefferson Lerma out too.Key playerIt could Benjamin Šeško, why not!? He now has the most shots on target per 90 minutes than anyone else in the whole league (1.9). Can he do it from the start?PredictionThis should be three more points on the board for Carrick and it would be no surprise this game needs another late decider: Man United 2-1 Palace.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from the Premier League with FotMob this season – featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.Preview: Man United look to continue their good run as Palace visit Old TraffordMichael Carrick’s team are really on a roll in pursuit of Champions League football next term and facing a midweek-fatigued Crystal Palace presents another big chance to move closer to that prize.By Karl MatchettAll eyes will be on United’s starting lineup and, more to the point, whether Benjamin Šeško is given the nod up front. After some wretched struggles – he wasn’t the only one – under Ruben Amorim’s style and set-up, the Slovenian has come to the fore during the Red Devils’ resurgence…but from the bench.Juggling act or fixed decisions?One of the most important early acts Carrick took was to play the 4-2-3-1 system but, more notably, play players within that in their primary roles. So, Bruno Fernandes was pushed to the No. 10, Amad Diallo is back as a winger and the likes of Noussair Mazraoui, Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot are full-backs when they are used, not outside centre-backs.A knock-on of that was a strict pick of one starting striker – Bryan Mbeumo most of the time – rather than fitting in several attackers, with some needing to play from the channel or in deeper support roles. But Šeško’s form might mean reconsideration is needed. After scoring a brace under Darren Fletcher in early January, he has since netted off the bench against Fulham, West Ham and Everton – across 94 minutes of action during five sub appearances.If Šeško is to start it might mean no true winger, with Matheus Cunha and one other out wide – or we might see Carrick make a bold managerial call to drop one of those impactful options to the bench, maintaining a tactical plan which has worked well.Selhurst discontentFor Palace, the Conference League win over Zrinjski means their European campaign will roll on, but their domestic one hasn’t been fun. Amid Oliver Glasner’s imminent departure and some questionable transfer activity, plus sinking to 13th in the table, fans have been vocal about wanting better from the board.At the very least, they’re over the dismal run of 12 winless games in succession, but uncertainty over the future remains a cloud and it’s probably no bad thing to be away from home for a couple of matches for the Eagles.Recent resultsIt’s five wins in six for United, while at home in the Premier League they’ve lost only once since late November – there’s been a few draws in there though. Palace have now lost only one in the last six in all competitions but on the road it hasn’t been pretty this season. One win from eight is their current streak, though they did end a two-month win for a league victory at Brighton recently.Team newsPatrick Dorgu remains out, while Mason Mount, Mbeumo, and Lisandro Martínez are doubts for United. Jean-Philippe Mateta is still sidelined for the visitors, with Jefferson Lerma out too.Key playerIt could Benjamin Šeško, why not!? He now has the most shots on target per 90 minutes than anyone else in the whole league (1.9). Can he do it from the start?PredictionThis should be three more points on the board for Carrick and it would be no surprise this game needs another late decider: Man United 2-1 Palace.(Cover image from IMAGO)You can follow every game from the Premier League with FotMob this season – featuring deep stats coverage, xG, and player ratings. Download the free app here.