Palace will be looking to their ever-impressive shot stopper JulienSperoni to deliver another big performance this weekend. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that the Eagles’ keeper has racked up 88 saves so far this term, at an average of 1.83 saves per goal conceded. He will be looking for another clean sheet this weekend to further boost that ratio.
One man who will be helping him out in that task, is Palace defender Joel Ward, as demonstrated by the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index. The Eagles’ defender has covered a squad best 348.1km so far this campaign, helping him to win 88 tackles, 78.6% of his overall attempts. He has also made 160 clearances, 62 interceptions and 13 blocks this season, and will hope to add to all of those respective tallies this weekend.
One of Palace’s outstanding performers of late has been YannickBolasie, and the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can illustrate this. Bolasie has demonstrated his hard work by winning 47 tackles this season, 77% of his overall attempts. Going forward, he holds squad bests in completing 82 dribbles and completing 25 crosses as well. He already has 10 assists to his name and a further four goals and will be looking to add to those personal numbers. He is 51/10 to score anytime with 888sport.com.
Manchester United will be keen to finish the season on a high, and turnaround their fortunes having been beaten three times on the bounce. United will be looking to add three points to their overall tally for the season to ensure that there is no chance that they let the last remaining Champions League spot fall into the hands of their archrivals, Liverpool.
United will be looking for a big performance from their Spain international keeper, David de Gea. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that he has racked up 88 saves so far this season, at an average of 2.5 saves per goal conceded. He will be looking to add to his 10 clean sheets this season to ensure that his team finishes the season on a high.
At the back, young centre back Paddy McNair will be eager to impress once more. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that he has completed 210 passes in the opposition half; more than any other centre back in the league. In his 15 appearances this season, he has also made 68 clearances, 24 interceptions and won 21 tackles, 65.6% of his overall attempts.
At the other end of the pitch, United will be looking to Robin van Persie to deliver the goods. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index can reveal that the former Arsenal man has netted 10 times this season, having hit the target a squad best 37 times. He has also laid on two goals for teammates and won 18 tackles, 72% of his overall attempts, and will hope that his selfless efforts will be rewarded this weekend. He is 31/20 to score anytime with 888sport.com.
Crystal Palace v Manchester United Possible Lineups:
Crystal Palace: Speroni; Mariappa, Dann, Delaney, Ward; Jedinak, McArthur; Bolasie, Puncheon, Zaha; Murray
Manchester United: De Gea; Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Blind; Mata, Herrera, Rooney, Fellaini, Young; Van Persie
Crystal Palace v Manchester United Match Facts:
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Crystal Palace v Manchester United Prediction:
A 1-2 win for the away side.
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