Manchester United arrive at Selhurst Park LATE with just one hour to prepare for Crystal Palace clash
Josee Mourinho and his star-studded squad may have been caught up in train strikes affecting the country
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MANCHESTER UNITED turned up late to yet another London clash on Wednesday against Crystal Palace.
The Red Devils arrived at Selhurst Park with just one hour to prepare themselves before kick off.
It is not the first time United have been tardy for a Premier League clash, arriving late to clashes at both Tottenham and West Ham last season.
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Their trip to White Hart Lane in April was delayed by 30 minutes after their bus was caught in traffic in the capital.
And a clash with the Hammers was delayed by 45 minutes after United's team bus was bombarded with bottles and other missiles.
Jose Mourinho's side are looking for a win tonight to close the gap on the top four.
Victory at home to Spurs on Sunday lifted the spirits of the Special One and his squad.
United come up against a Palace side who have thrilled in the last few games, though not necessarily their own fans.
The Eagles had their hearts broken in November when they were beaten 5-4 by Swansea at the Liberty Stadium in the dying minutes.
Alan Pardew's men followed that up with a 3-0 win over Southampton on December 3 and a dramatic 3-3 draw with Hull on Saturday.
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