The English Premier League returns on Saturday after a long international break. Manchester United are also ready to be back in action when they travel to Goodison Park on Sunday to face off against the home side, Everton CF.
Manchester United, who struggled to start the season, are now showing signs of confidence. Losing four of their first seven league matches, Manchester United have lost only one of their following five games in the English Premier League.
Everton, on the other hand, have been struggling in the relegation zone. However, they had gone three matches without a defeat before the international break. A win over Manchester United would get them out of the relegation zone.
Stats & Facts
- With four wins and a loss, Manchester United have earned more points than any other side in the English Premier League from their last five games.
- Man United lost their opening two away games in the EPL. But the Red Devils made a strong move as they won each of their last three league games away from home.
- However, Man United lost to Everton in their last meeting. A win over Manchester United will secure a successive victory for the Toffees for the first time since 2022.
- However, Man United’s overall records against Everton are pretty impressive. The Toffees have won only one of their last eight league matches against Man United.
- Everton have already lost in 39 games to Manchester United in the English Premier League. One more defeat will see them becoming the first side to lose 40 games against a single opponent in league history.
Early Team News
This international break is kind of a blessing for Manchester United. Long-term absentee Luke Shaw has returned to the training ground and practiced with the squad. He got an injury back in August this year and didn’t play a single game since then. Now, the manager is hopeful to get him for Sunday’s match.
Another major boost for Manchester United is the return of Lisandro Martinez. The Argentine didn’t play for Manchester United following the defeat against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League in September. However, Lisandro Martinez is back again at Carrington, but Sunday’s match comes too fast for the World Cup winner. He needs more time to get match fitness.
However, Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Eriksen, and Jonny Evans didn’t play during the international break due to injury. Goalkeeper Andre Onana also missed Cameroon’s last game against Libya. But their injuries are not so serious and should be available for the match against Everton. However, Erik Ten Hag will provide more updates in the pre-match press conference tomorrow.
Prediction: Man United 2-0 Everton
Manchester United are now getting confidence back following their poor start of the season. The return of Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan Bissaka will give them a huge boost against the Toffees. Although it is a home match for Everton, it will be really difficult for them to beat Man United at Goodison Park.
Betfair Odds
Everton: 2.71
Draw: 3.42
Man United: 2.60
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