Crystal Palace v Man Utd preview: Eagles have made big strides since Old Trafford rout, says Roy HodgsonCrystal Palace host Manchester United on MNFCrystal Palace host Manchester United on Monday Night Football with Roy Hodgson urging his team to take encouragement from the vast improvements they have made since the two sides' past meeting. Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham Crystal Palace 0-1 TottenhamThe 35-year-old had been on trial, having also worked with Hodgson at Liverpool, and is expected to be named a substitute with Julian Speroni still injured. The veteran Swede is back in training after a knee issue, but Mourinho will not utilise him at Crystal Palace on Monday unless the player is convinced of his fitness. Palace have only scored in four of their 17 Premier League games against Man Utd, netting just five goals in total. This is Palace's first Premier League game on a Monday since beating Arsenal 3-0 in April last season - they've got a better win rate on this day of the week than they have any other in the Premier League (35% - won 8/23).

Source: Sky sports March 02, 2018 21:33 UTC