Manchester City FC is currently ranked higher than their rival Manchester United FC in the English Premier League. (Photo : Getty Images)
Reeling team Crystal Palace FC (5-5-0, 15 points) is currently on a two-game skid as they host powerhouse squad Manchester United (6-2-2, 20 points) at the Selhurst Park on October 31, Saturday.
The Eagles lost a close 0-1 match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last Saturday to drop to the seventh spot in the overall standings after weeks of being in the top five.
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy found the back of the net at the 59th minute to help his team escape with the home win while they kept their opponents scoreless all throughout the game, as per Sports Mole.
Alan Pardew's side had no offensive answer for the Foxes' defensive pressure that day as they lost their second straight game and fourth in their last six outings overall.
Meanwhile, United was engaged in a titanic Manchester Derby with league-leading Manchester City in their last game. The teams ended up with a goalless draw at the Old Trafford to gain a point each in the league table, via the Daily Mail Online.
With the draw, the Red Devils dropped to fourth place behind West Ham United. City kept the top spot even if they are tied with Arsenal's 16 points as the team is ahead of the Gunners via goal differential.
Louis van Gaal and his squad are keen on redeeming themselves in this game versus Crystal Palace and it looks like they will pull off a walkover after consecutive defeats by their opponents.
The predicted result is a 2-0 victory for Manchester United.
Crystal Palace starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Hennessey; Kelly, Mariappa, Dann, Hangeland; Cabaye, McArthur; Puncheon, Sako, Bolasie; Campbell
Manchester United starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): De Gea; Jones, Smalling, Rojo, Darmian; Herrera, Martial; Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin, Mata; Rooney
