The Emirates FA Cup holders have, since Oliver Glasner was appointed manager in February 2024, primarily lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation – like United under Amorim.
Palace have emerged as one of the Premier League’s most impressive sides, sitting fifth in the table despite having to balance extra games in Europe.
But the Eagles – who go into Sunday’s midday kick-off on the back of a 2-1 reverse at Strasbourg on Thursday – are not operating in the same context as us, said the boss, and their blueprint cannot just be copied.
“We play in a different way and you can understand that by data. Right now, it’s hard to explain everything, but like you said they are a different club and they are doing things better than us, so that is quite simple,” Amorim replied, when asked if he draws inspiration and encouragement from the Londoners.
