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Manchester United bring a five-match unbeaten run to face a Crystal Palace side leaking goals at home like a sieve with ambitions.
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Manchester United sit fifth in the FA WSL on 15 points - unbeaten in five and climbing the table like a cat up a curtain. Their recent form reads WDDWW, and the defensive numbers tell a fascinating story. Away from home, they've conceded just four goals in five matches. That's stingier than a waiter splitting a restaurant bill.
Crystal Palace, 10th with nine points, are having a season of extremes. Beth England's 90th-minute winner against Charlton last weekend was pure drama. But Palace's home record is alarming - 2.6 goals conceded per game at their own ground. They've shipped 13 goals in five home fixtures. That's not defending. That's hospitality.
United have quietly built momentum. A 1-1 draw with league leaders Manchester City, a clean sheet at Everton, and a win at Aston Villa show genuine resilience. Palace, meanwhile, have lost three of their last five - including defeats to Chelsea and West Ham at home.
United's away defensive record clashes directly with Palace's home frailty. Palace average just one goal per home match, while United concede 0.8 per away game. The maths favours the visitors. Palace will need to be far sharper than recent home showings suggest if they're to take anything from this one.
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