Man Utd vs Crystal Palace live score and goal updates

A new era at Manchester United kicks off today with Ralf Rangnick taking charge of his first game at Old Trafford against Crystal Palace.

The German has been appointed interim manager of the Red Devils following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sack last month. Michael Carrick took charge of three games in between, recording two wins and a draw against Arsenal, Chelsea and Villarreal.

The former United midfielder, however, left the club on a permanent basis following his caretaker stint in search of new ventures.

It means Rangnick only has the advice of remaining coaches Kieran McKenna and Mike Phelan to lean on heading into Sunday's fixture.

The 63-year-old has only had one training session with his new troops but there will still be a keen eye to see if any immediate changes are made.

Follow all the action below...

14:12Tom Blow

Free kick to United!

United have a free kick, just outside of the box. Cristiano range!

14:12Tom Blow

Rashford looking good...

Marcus Rashford is working tirelessly at Old Trafford... I wouldn't be surprised to see him scoring today.

14:09Tom Blow

Warning signs for United!

Christian Benteke has just unleashed a very tame effort against David de Gea, but the offside flag was up.

It's an open game, United will need to keep an eye on their former player Wilfried Zaha... he's looking lively.

14:07Tom Blow

Elsewhere...

Leeds 0-0 Brentford

Tottenham 0-0 Norwich

Aston Villa's home match against Leicester starts at 4:30pm!

14:05Tom Blow

Bright start from United...

United have already had two corners at Old Trafford, with Alex Telles shooting wide!

14:02Tom Blow

HERE WE GO!

Ralf Rangnick's first Premier League game in charge of United is under way...

How are your nerves, United fans?

14:01Tom Blow

Wayne's in the building...

13:54Tom Blow

Head-to-head

United have won 17 of their 24 Premier League games against Crystal Palace, losing just twice.

The bad news for United fans is those two defeats have come in the last two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.

Can Palace complete a hat-trick today?

13:51Tom Blow

Vieira's pre-match comments...

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has offered his thoughts ahead of today's game against United.

"I think it's a tough place to come and perform because of the atmosphere and quality of the team," said the Arsenal legend.

"We know there's been a lot of talk in the last few days but we have to do the talking ourselves as a team. Do what we can do to get the result."

13:49Tom Blow

Ronaldo's big test

He's better than Mohamed Salah, according to the Ballon d'Or vote, and today Cristiano Ronaldo will need to prove his critics wrong against Palace.

How will he get on under Ralf Rangnick? It promises to be a fascinating afternoon...

13:42Tom Blow

More from Ralf...

13:39Tom Blow

Fancy a half-and-half scarf?

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Rangnick's programme notes

"Managing Manchester United, even in an interim capacity, is a massive challenge but, to me, this feels like I am in the right place at the right time," wrote the German.

"I have been here at Old Trafford before, as an opposition manager with Schalke in the 2011 Champions League semi-finals. I also visited Manchester while my son was at university here, and I am delighted to be back.

"Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world. There is so much history here, so many titles won, so many great players produced and developed. Right now, I am here because development is what needs to happen again.

"Nobody at the club is happy to be where we are in the Premier League table. It has been an average season so far, there is no avoiding that, but this club has players who are much better than the position we currently occupy, and it is my job to improve those players and that position."

13:28KEY EVENT

Lingard injured

Jesse Lingard is not in United's squad to face Palace after twisting his ankle in training.

Would he have played anyway? I'm not so sure... he hasn't started a Premier League game for the Red Devils in nearly two years.

13:26Tom Blow

Bad memories for United fans

Crystal Palace enjoyed a famous 3-1 victory the last time they visited Old Trafford in September 2020.

A brace from Wilfried Zaha gave Roy Hodgson's side all three points, with Donny van de Beek scoring United's goal.

13:23Tom Blow

Raphael Varane is at OT...

Unfortuantely for Ralf Rangnick, the experienced defender is still nursing an injury and will be watching on from the stands.

How important is he to United's success this season?

13:18Tom Blow

Here's Ralf!

13:10Tom Blow

Lingard not part of Rangnick's plans?

Jesse Lingard has been left out of the squad for United's Premier League game against Palace.

It's not clear why yet, although it's not a good sign for his Old Trafford career.

Will Lingard leave United in January? It's looking likely...

13:05KEY EVENT

And here's the Palace team...

13:04Tom Blow

Team news

Ralf Rangnick has started Cristiano Ronaldo for his first game in charge against Palace.

Diogo Dalot is preferred to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, while Scott McTominay plays alongside Fred in midfield.

There's no room for Donny van de Beek, who starts on the bench.

13:01KEY EVENT

Ronaldo starts!

12:53Tom Blow

Red Devils in the building...

12:47Tom Blow

How things stand

United are currently seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's action.

Ralf Rangnick's new side will move up to fifth in the table if they beat Crystal Palace and Tottenham fail to get the same result against Norwich.

The Red Devils have won six of their 14 Premier League fixtures this season, drawing three and losing five.

United have conceded as many goals as they've scored - 24 - shipping in three more than relegated threatened Burnley.

Can Rangnick fix their leaky defence? More will be revealed this afternoon...

12:33Tom Blow

Ralf's dinner plans

Ralf Rangnick is planning to take Sir Alex Ferguson out for dinner to explain how he intends to drag United back into the big time.

"I have not spoken to Sir Alex because he has just returned from New York and has had to stay at home because of quarantine and covid regulations," said the new manager ahead of today's game.

"But I am very much looking forward to meeting him over the next two or three weeks. Darren Fletcher told me he wants to arrange a mutual lunch or dinner with him."

Full story here.

12:19Thomas Bristow

Ronaldo boost

Ronaldo has handed Ralf Rangnick a major boost ahead of his first match in charge of Manchester United this afternoon.

Fitness issues arose from the Arsenal win and made the five-time Ballon d'Or winner a doubt for Rangnick's first game in charge this afternoon.

Ronaldo was seen hobbling off on Thursday night and with just two days recovery before United's next match, it looked unlikely that he would play a part against Palace.

But the veteran forward has appeared to dispel those fears and handed Rangnick a big boost by insisting he is ready for action on Instagram.

Full story here.

12:16Thomas Bristow

Ralf's first training session

Rangnick was able to get an early look at his Manchester United players on the training ground before he sees them in match action.

Putting the pieces together will be key to him getting off to a positive start with plenty of questions still needing to be answered.

Here are four things we noticed from his first training session.

12:13Thomas Bristow

Welcome

Hello and welcome to Mirror Sport's live coverage of Manchester United vs Crystal Palace.

There's only one talking point today and that is the new face in the dugout. All eyes will be on Ralf Rangnick to see if he makes any kind of impression during his first game in charge.

Sit back, grab a beverage and follow us for the next few hours!