Manchester United Begin Carabao Cup Defence Against Crystal Palace
Follow all the action as Manchester United begin their defence of the Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace this evening. Last season, Erik ten Hag’s side went all the way, beating Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley to win their first piece of silverware in six years.
United now enter the competition as title holders and head into the game off the back of a much-needed win against Burnley at the weekend. Their opponents, Crystal Palace, came from behind to beat Plymouth Argyle 4-2 in the previous round.
Kick-off and Live Commentary
The Carabao Cup clash between Manchester United and Crystal Palace will kick-off at 8pm. For live commentary, you can visit the talkSPORT website stream HERE or use the talkSPORT app HERE. The match will also be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Football channels.
Team Line-ups
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Amrabat, Casemiro, Mount, Hannibal, Pellistri, Garnacho, Martial
Subs: Bayindir, Heaton, Evans, Lindelof, Fernandes, Gore, Van de Beek, Hojlund, Rashford
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Clyne, Holding, Richards, Mitchell, Doucoure, Riedewald, Schlupp, Rak-Saki, Ayew, Mateta
Subs: Johnstone, Ward, Guehi, Andersen, Eze, Hughes, Ozoh, Eibowei, Ola-Adebomi
Live Match Updates
Stay tuned to our live match blog below for regular updates on the Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Carabao Cup clash.
Manchester United will be looking to continue their winning momentum as they begin their Carabao Cup defence against Crystal Palace. After securing the trophy last season with a victory over Newcastle at Wembley, United are determined to retain their title.
The Red Devils head into the game with confidence following a much-needed win against Burnley in the Premier League. The victory not only boosted their morale but also showcased their attacking prowess.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace will be hoping to cause an upset and progress further in the competition. They showed their resilience in the previous round by coming from behind to defeat Plymouth Argyle.
The match is set to kick-off at 8pm and will be available for live commentary on the talkSPORT website stream and app. Fans can also catch the action on Sky Sports Main Event and Football channels.
The team line-ups have been announced, with Manchester United fielding a strong starting XI. Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Amrabat, Casemiro, Mount, Hannibal, Pellistri, Garnacho, and Martial will be leading the charge for the defending champions. The bench includes Bayindir, Heaton, Evans, Lindelof, Fernandes, Gore, Van de Beek, Hojlund, and Rashford.
Crystal Palace will be relying on their key players to make an impact in the game. Henderson, Clyne, Holding, Richards, Mitchell, Doucoure, Riedewald, Schlupp, Rak-Saki, Ayew, and Mateta form the starting line-up. The substitutes’ bench consists of Johnstone, Ward, Guehi, Andersen, Eze, Hughes, Ozoh, Eibowei, and Ola-Adebomi.
Stay tuned to our live match blog for regular updates on the Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Carabao Cup clash. We will provide minute-by-minute coverage of the game, including goals, key moments, and player performances.
Both teams will be eager to secure a victory and progress to the next round of the Carabao Cup. Manchester United will be aiming to continue their winning streak and maintain their dominance in the competition. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and make a statement against the defending champions.
As the match unfolds, we will bring you all the action and analysis. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the live updates as Manchester United take on Crystal Palace in this exciting Carabao Cup clash.