United lost 4-0 on their last visit to Selhurst Park at the beginning of May. Many outsiders assumed the result would signal the death knell for Ten Hag as United boss. However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe opted to stick with the Dutchman, which means he has a chance to avenge that previous loss.

One of the decisions Ten Hag can't botch is who starts in midfield. Casemiro returned to the starting team in the Carabao Cup in midweek, but he was dropped in the Premier League last weekend and Selhurst Park was the scene of his nadir in a United shirt last season.

Erik ten Hag would not be drawn on whether Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund will take part in Manchester United’s trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.Speaking at the pre-match