United will start with a centre‑forward, forcing Palace to sit deep and centrally. Mbeumo is expected to step inside on his left foot, delivering crosses to the back post where he is almost unbeatable in the air. If he misses, United will look to play into Bruno, who can slip passes down the sides of the outside centre‑backs, with the wide players exploiting space behind the wing‑backs.
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