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JOSE MOURINHO has rung the changes for Manchester United’s last day of the Premier League season.

The Red Devils are guaranteed a sixth-place finish regardless of the result — and face Ajax in the Europa League final four days later.

 Jose Mourinho is set to make a host of changes for last game of the season
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Jose Mourinho is set to make a host of changes for last game of the seasonCredit: EPA

 

Crystal Palace, however, could finish the season as high as 11th, if results go their way.


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Despite only clinching survival with the 4-0 win over Hull last weekend, a victory plus a Leicester defeat and anything other than three points for West Ham could see the Eagles finish top of the bottom half.

 Wilfried Zahas has been in sensational form for Crystal Palace in recent form
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Wilfried Zahas has been in sensational form for Crystal Palace in recent formCredit: Getty Images

It would complete quite a turnaround for Sam Allardyce, who took over a side in disarray in December.

What is the latest Manchester United team news?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Ashley Young and Luke Shaw are definitely out.

 Jose Mourinho confirmed Joel Pereira will start in goal for Manchester United
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Jose Mourinho confirmed Joel Pereira will start in goal for Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

Marouane Fellaini is a doubt and has not been risked given the upcoming Europa League final, while Eric Bailly also picked up a knock, but plays as he is suspended for the Ajax clash.

Joel Pereira starts in net, while there is a youthful look about the starting line-up.

Allardyce is without Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye, Mamadou Sakho, Connor Wikcham and Pape Souare.

But James Tomkins starts while Scott Dann is on the bench.

What time does Manchester United vs Crystal Palace kick off?

The pair’s final Premier League game of the season gets underway at 3pm on Sunday May 21.

Where can I watch Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?

The game is not live on TV or on the radio, but you can follow all the action on our live blog.

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