Everton’s recent home form will be under scrutiny when they welcome a rejuvenated Manchester United side to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.
The headlines on Merseyside are likely to revolve around the fact that the Blues haven’t won at home since early December. They’ve drawn with Wolves and Leeds United and lost to Arsenal, Brentford and most recently, Bournemouth at their new waterfront stadium since the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
The Cherries came back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win with Rayan and Amine Adli capitalising on a moment of confusion in the Blues backline to score within minutes of each other. Jake O’Brien was sent off during this turbulent period of the contest and will serve the first of his three-game ban against United.
David Moyes will undoubtedly remind his side to reproduce some of the grit and determination they showed at Old Trafford to pull off a splendid 1-0 victory. With Seamus Coleman hobbling off injured and Idrissa Gana Gueye sent off for hitting his own teammate inside the first quarter, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall powered the win against Ruben Amorim’s side with a spectacular strike.
Everton players are also expected to benefit from the substantial 13-day rest they’ve had since the last game against Bournemouth. The Toffees are currently eighth in the league table with 37 points and are separated from city rivals Liverpool in sixth by five points.
This is a very different-looking Manchester United side compared to the one Everton faced in late November. Michael Carrick is having a great “new manager bounce” effect on the Red Devils. They are unbeaten in their last five league games under Carrick and have won four of those contests, including against the two sides - Arsenal and Manchester City.
Benjamin Sesko scored in the sixth minute of added time to protect United’s unbeaten streak under Carrick in the last game against West Ham. His goal secured a 1-1 draw after Tomas Soucek put the Hammers ahead in the second half.
Everton vs Manchester United - Team News and Predicted Starting XI
Everton Team News
Jake O’Brien will be the big absentee for Everton after seeing a straight red in the last clash against Bournemouth. Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson are likely to replace him here. Coleman hasn’t played for the Blues since getting injured in the first 10 minutes against United at Old Trafford in November.
Jack Grealish will miss the rest of the season and remains unavailable but the Blues have everyone else fit and available for selection.
Tyrique George is expected to retain his spot in the starting XI and Jarrad Branthwaite could replace Michael Keane at the heart of Everton’s defence.
Everton’s predicted starting lineup: Jordan Pickford (GK), Nathan Patterson, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko, James Garner, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, Thierno Barry, Tyrique George.
Everton vs Manchester United - Form Guide
Everton: W-D-D-W-L
Manchester United: W-W-W-W-D
When is Everton vs Manchester United?
Everton will host Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, February 23. Kickoff is scheduled at 8:00 pm UK time.
Where to Watch Everton vs Manchester United?
The Premier League contest between Everton and Manchester United will be available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League for viewers in the UK. Fans can also watch the game live on Sky Go and on the Sky Sports app.
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