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Television, streaming options and radio details as Manchester United face Crystal Palace at Old Trafford
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Manchester United head coach / manager Michael Carrick celebrates at full time with Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Manchester United are on a high ahead of the game with Crystal Palace(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about following Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Kick-off time: The fixture gets underway at Old Trafford at 2pm on Sunday, March 1. It's one of four Premier League encounters scheduled for the day.
Television coverage: The clash will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event. Programming starts at 12:30pm, giving viewers plenty of pre-match analysis and build-up.
Streaming: Those with Sky Sports subscriptions can watch the action live via the Sky Go app across multiple mobile devices and tablets. Alternatively, supporters can buy a contract-free membership through NOW, which is owned by Sky.
Radio coverage: National live radio commentary will be available on BBC Five Live. Regional coverage in the north-west will be provided by BBC Radio Manchester.
Highlights: The main talking points and expert analysis will feature on Match of the Day on BBC One from 10:30pm on Sunday night. Additionally, highlights will be accessible on the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel and the BBC Sport website.
United team news: Manager Michael Carrick is assessing the fitness of centre-back Lisandro Martinez, who sat out the victory at Everton due to a slight knock. Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are edging closer to comebacks but Patrick Dorgu is expected to be sidelined for an extended spell.
Palace team news: The Eagles will be missing Eddie Nketiah, who has experienced a setback in his recovery, while Maxence Lacroix is due for a late fitness check. Midfielders Cheick Doucoure and Jefferson Lerma are expected to sit out the match due to injury.
Form: United approach the match on a 10-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Palace, under Oliver Glasner, have slid down the table recently but clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Wolves last time out domestically.
Match significance: United started the weekend in fourth place as they aim to secure a spot in the Champions League. Palace, who kicked off the weekend in 13th position, are hoping to maintain their impressive recent record at Old Trafford, where they've triumphed in four of their last six visits.
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