After their disastrous defeat to Everton, Manchester United got back to winning ways against Crystal Palace on Sunday, to keep in touch with the race for European football.
Goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount helped Ruben Amorim's side come from behind at Selhurst Park to secure an important run on what could be a pivotal stretch of the season.
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With United facing West Ham, Wolves, and Bournemouth in their next three games, fans will surely see this run as a massive chance to rack up some points and stay in contention for Europe past Christmas.
There were, however, fears that they may have to face into a chunk of that run without three crucial players, with Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui all travelling for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month.
Judging by reports this week, United may have received a massive boost in that area.
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Manchester United trio could have delayed AFCON departure
A report from Keith Downie of Sky Sports suggests that FIFA have informed clubs that their players will not depart for AFCON until December 15th.
Hypothetically, that would mean Bryan Mbeumo, Amad, and Noussair Mazraoui could all play a part in Manchester United's home game against Bournemouth that evening, a massive boost to Ruben Amorim.
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United's game against Bournemouth kicks off at 8pm that evening, so it remains to be seen if they can play a part, but there is no doubt United will push hard for such an outcome.
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Earlier this month, Ruben Amorim confirmed that United were working with Cameroon (Mbeumo), Ivory Coast (Amad) and Morocco (Mazraoui) to work out a solution that would allow the trio to remain involved deep into December.
We have the rules for when we have to release the players [but] we are trying to have the players a bit longer.
It is not just in our hands. We will see. We will try to arrange something with the federations.
It appears as though they may have been done a very big favour by FIFA.
Both Mbeumo and Amad have been regular starters for United this season, with Mbeumo the club's top scorer in all competitions on six goals. Mazraoui has returned to his role as an important squad player since returning from a recent injury layoff.
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