Bold take: Gary Neville and Paul Scholes both predict a United victory over Crystal Palace, even after dropping their exact scoreline. And yes, they’ve teamed up on Stick to Football to share their thoughts ahead of the Old Trafford showdown.
Here's what you need to know in plain terms: Neville and Scholes join forces with Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott on The Overlap’s fan-favorite panel to dissect the upcoming Premier League round. Manchester United will host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, with a 2pm UK kick-off time.
In the lead-up, discussions revolve around whether Oliver Glasner is still in the running to become United’s next manager. Meanwhile, United recently faced Everton, moving back into the Premier League’s top four after a narrow 1-0 win, with Michael Carrick guiding the team in interim charge. Benjamin Sesko scored the decisive goal against Everton after coming on as a second-half substitute, set up by new signing Bryan Mbeumo.
On Carrick’s form, there’s mention that United have only dropped points in one league game under his leadership—the 1-1 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium. Aside from that hiccup, United have built strong momentum and climbed into the top four, sitting three points clear of Chelsea in fifth and three points behind Villa in third heading into the Palace clash.
Neville and Scholes weren’t shy about their prediction for the Palace game. Neville stated, “We’re going for 3-1 for United.” This mirrors the straightforward, confident stance the pair often bring when they’re aligned on a big fixture.
Further context: United’s recent form under Carrick has been encouraging, with positive results in most games and a narrow setback against West Ham that they have since used as a learning point. The upcoming match against Palace is another test to solidify their standing in the top four.
Controversial angle to consider: some pundits argue that relying on interim stability might mask deeper structural issues in United’s squad. Do Neville and Scholes risk oversimplifying the challenge by focusing on a single result rather than systemic improvement? What’s your take: is this a temporary upswing under Carrick, or a sign United are back to their best? Share your thoughts in the comments.
