Two wins and 10 goals from their last two games means that for once the atmosphere around Manchester United is relatively buoyant, no matter that those triumphs came against a likely relegation contender and a League One opponent.

Free-scoring Man United head to south London on Saturday as they take on a Crystal Palace side still searching for their first win of the season.  After a defeats to Liverpool and Brighton, United have hit an impressive ten goals in their last two games,

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