Carrick determined to keep United's momentum going
Michael Carrick wants Manchester United to keep its momentum, but he acknowledges there will not be many personnel changes ahead of facing Crystal Palace.
United is unbeaten since Carrick's return to Old Trafford as caretaker manager, winning five and drawing one of its six games under his charge so far.
In fact, United is the only team which has not lost in the Premier League since Boxing Day, winning six and drawing four, while no side has won more points than the Red Devils – 22 – in this period.
United currently sits fourth on the table, with Carrick making few changes to his line-up since stepping into the dugout with United only in one competition, and he highlighted the need for consistency if it wants to keep its current run going.
"When there are a lot more games, we have rotation or have to change things physically," he said.
"There are huge positives with the results we've had, playing well and winning games, but a big awareness from me and the staff is how important everyone is in the group.
"Even though it's the same players, game-to-game, we have tweaked things; some of the front players have changed in different positions. Luke [Shaw] has played in different roles in possession, but there is a feeling of trying to keep the momentum."
Palace, meanwhile, comes into this match having booked its place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-0 second-leg win over Zrinjski on Friday (AEDT).
It was Palace's second win on the bounce in all competitions, having also beaten Wolverhampton Wanderers in the league to move up to 13th, 10 points clear of the drop zone and only three from the top eight.
The Eagles have had good results away to United in recent years, but Oliver Glasner is expecting the Red Devils to provide a tough test.
"Manchester United are on a good run. I watched their game on Monday night at Everton," Glasner said of Carrick's side.
"It was a fantastic transition goal [from Benjamin Sesko], and you can see the pace they have in their attack. They are a very good team; they have a very good balance."
