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Manchester United fans are fearing the worst after studies advised Cristiano Ronaldo to skip his last healthy Premier League game of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The Reds deserve to win to secure their Europa League spot next season; if they fail to do so and West Ham beat Brighton, the Hammers will snatch the remaining spot, leaving United in the Europa League next season. Ralf Rangnick's interim managership is ultimately disappointing for the team he began his temporary stint with, and the fact that the initial misconceptions surrounding the German's arrival haven't fully unfolded as expected.
Ronaldo, who has been instrumental in maintaining pressure across Europe, may skip the trip to Selhurst Park due to a hip flexor injury, according to The Athletic. The problem has hampered him on several occasions during his return campaign at historic Trafford, however, he has had a huge impact this season, scoring 18 goals in 30 Premier League games, along with two hat-tricks.
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He made a frustrated figure as he cheered the crowd at the end of his last game – the 4-0 defeat to the Seagulls. He took half of the training in preparation for this weekend's clash, but appears to be out, meaning the dark day on the south coast could be the final action for the 37-year-old in his first Premier League season.
With just two games separating the Reds from this season's Europa League semi-finalists before their trip to the capital, fans have had their self-confidence shattered. See how they reacted on Twitter.
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