Man United lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Confirmed starting XI, team news, injury list as Cunha, Maguire ruled out

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Manchester United will make their latest attempt to build some sustained momentum in the Premier League when they head to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The Red Devils were on a five-match unbeaten run heading into Monday's game at home to Everton, but despite Idrissa Gueye being sent off early on for slapping teammate Michael Keane, the Toffees came away with a 1-0 victory.

The result ended suggestions that United's form had firmly turned a corner, with Ruben Amorim now back under pressure as he attempts to prove he is the right man for the job despite a hugely disappointing first year in charge.

Palace were 2-0 winners at Wolves last weekend, a result that sees them start this weekend in fifth place in the standings. They do come into this game after a frustrating result in midweek, though: the Eagles lost 2-1 to Strasbourg in the UEFA Conference League, despite taking the lead in France.

This match will take place at the unusual kickoff time of midday GMT (7 a.m.) on Sunday, due to the game being pushed back by a day to give Palace more time to recover from their European fixture.

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Man United lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Confirmed starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Lammens (GK)

Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw

Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot

Mbeumo, Mount

Zirkzee

Man United team news

Matheus Cunha missed the Everton game after taking a blow to the head during a training session. The Brazilian will not be available against Palace, but Amorim said he hopes to have him back for the visit of West Ham on December 4.

With Benjamin Sesko sidelined with a knee injury until at least early December, Joshua Zirkzee continues continue in attack, despite the Netherlands striker struggling against Everton's disciplined defence.

Harry Maguire may also target the West Ham game next week for his comeback from a thigh injury. Diogo Dalot starts after coming off the bench against Everton, while Mason Mount also comes into the first XI.

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Man United injury list

Below is the latest injury picture for Man United, and estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

Matheus Cunha

• Injury: Knock

• Expected return date: December 4

Cunha reportedly sustained a knock in training, which meant he could not attend a publicity event in Greater Manchester. He sat out the Everton game and will have to miss the visit to Palace, too.

Harry Maguire

• Injury: Thigh

• Expected return date: December 4

Maguire was forced off with a muscle issue in the draw at Spurs, but as he was not in the England squad this month, he had nearly two weeks to work on his recovery. Still, the centre-back is not expected back until December.

Benjamin Sesko

• Injury: Knee

• Expected return date: December 15

Sesko suffered a knee problem against Spurs, but it was not as bad as Amorim had feared. The striker is expected to be out for around a month, so his return could come against Bournemouth at Old Trafford in mid-December.

Lisandro Martinez

• Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear (left knee)

• Expected return date: November 30

Martinez has been out of action since suffering another serious knee injury back in February and he was in the squad for the Everton defeat.

Starting a game feels too soon for the centre-back, but he could get a substitute appearance against Palace.

Crystal Palace vs. Man United match details

• Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025

• Kickoff time: 12 p.m. local / 7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT / 11 p.m. AEDT

• Location: Selhurst Park (London, UK)

• Competition: Premier League matchweek 13

• Referee: Rob Jones

• VAR: Matt Donohue