"Well, isn't this a novelty: a midday (GMT) kick-off on a Sunday. The roast dinner is gonna have to wait. Selhurst Park is looking replendent in this winter sunshine. For the Palace fans living in south London and beyond, it's time to go to church. Let's see if the United fans make it to the away end, the first train left Manchester Piccadilly on Sunday at 8.05am and arrived at London Euston around the time that this liveblog launched."
"That gives them just under an hour to make a 45-minute journey, which is almost certain to be longer anyone that needs a snack/drink/the toilet or those that aren't intimately familiar with London's public transport. So basically everyone. The unusual kick-off time is a result of TNT Sports choosing it for broadcast (and Palace's involvement in the Conference League on Thursday). Once again, it feels like the match-going fans have been forgotten about. Hmmm. Rant over."
Crystal Palace started with Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino and Mateta in a 3-4-3. Manchester United selected Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Mount and Zirkzee in a 3-4-3. The match kickoff was scheduled midday GMT on a Sunday, creating a compressed travel window for away supporters. The early time increased the chance of delays for fans needing breaks or unfamiliar with London's public transport. TNT Sports set the kickoff for broadcast, partly because Palace played in the Conference League on Thursday. Both teams were viewed as capable of winning, with United needing clear improvement to take three points.
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