Crystal Palace vs Man United live: Ruben Amorim warns there are ‘no excuses’ ahead of Premier League test

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Manchester United travel to the capital to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with Ruben Amorim once again under pressure following a farcical defeat to Everton last time out.

The Red Devils lost 1-0 to the Toffees on Monday despite the visitors receiving a 13th-minute red card after a ridiculous slap from Idrissa Gueye on teammate Michael Keane, with the insipid performance drawing plenty of criticism.

And it means Amorim is once again under scrutiny in the Old Trafford hotseat, though it doesn’t get any easier this weekend as they face an in-form Palace side who have won four of their last six in all competitions.

Oliver Glasner’s side had risen to fifth in the Premier League ahead of this weekend, and with the Eagles looking to launch their own challenge for the European places, the pressure could soon be building on Amorim once more this weekend.

Amorim underscored the relentless pressure at Old Trafford, stating: "In our club it’s the same thing because last year we had to win every game all the time. We took a lot of things, a lot of criticism because we were not winning, so in our club there is no excuses."

Follow the latest build-up, team news and updates from Selhurst Park below:

• Ruben Amorim admits he has ‘no excuses’ for Man United’s struggles
• Ruben Amorim confirms key Manchester United trio remain absent for Crystal Palace clash
• A year on from Ruben Amorim’s arrival Manchester United remain stuck in a rut of their own making

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United live

• Crystal Palace host Manchester United in the Premier League, with kick-off at 12pm GMT | Live on TNT Sport
• United started the weekend in 10th after the embarrassing loss to Everton on Monday
• Palace rose into fifth with the win over Wolves last week

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Ruben Amorim’s men are in need of a result after a damaging defeat to 10-man Everton last time out - but they’ve got their work cut out against in-form Crystal Palace.

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