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Manchester United vs. Everton: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

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            Manchester United vs. Everton: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

            The Ruben Amorim era takes its next step this weekend as Manchester United lock horns with Everton in the Premier League.

            • Date: 01/12/2024
            • Kick-off time: 13:30
            • Location: Old Trafford, Manchester

            Manchester United are currently 12th in the Premier League with 16 points from 12 games. The Red Devils are amidst a resurrection attempt by Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim as they look to drag themselves out of the hole they've dwelled in for well over a year under Erik ten Hag. Since Amorim took over, United have shown mild improvements, but the former Sporting manager will now be acutely aware of the enormity of the task at hand after seeing his side largely stumble through his first two games in charge.

            Frankly, it's going to take Amorim several transfer windows to get the team where he wants it to be, as there are far too many players who fall well below the required standard for a top team. Still, though, there are smatterings of quality within the squad, and that can be seen by the performances of goalkeeper André Onana and defender Noussair Mazraoui, both of whom have been the standout individual performers of this season for the Red Devils.

            There is also hope that Mason Mount can rediscover his best form under Amorim, who has admitted he is a huge admirer of the English midfielder. A lot will depend on his ability to stay fit, but Mount delivered a promising performance in the Europa League in midweek, showing there's still an excellent player in there.

            Injuries as a whole have been a tall hurdle for United this season, but those issues are slowly resolving themselves. Kobbie Mainoo is now fit and available after a lot of time on the sidelines, while defender Leny Yoro is nearing a return from an injury that's kept him out all season.

            All in all, there are plenty of reasons for United fans to be positive about the future, but they should know, and likely will know, that it's going to be a fairly long road back to the top of English football.

            Everton are currently 15th in the Premier League with 11 points from 12 games. The mood around Goodison Park is much less optimistic, with Everton currently bearing the brunt of a very fractured relationship between the fans and the team. The Toffees are playing their final season at Goodison Park and the fans (understandably) want a rapturous sendoff for their team, but the product currently on show is so blatantly dull that it's becoming somewhat of a stain on the season.

            Everton lost midfielder Amadou Onana in the summer, and there was little money spent on bolstering a squad that desperately needed a big injection of attacking talent. As a result, Sean Dyche is working with a very, very limited squad in terms of quality, so as you can expect, they're not very fun to watch.

            Everton have scored ten goals in 12 league games - only Southampton have scored fewer - and the team is routinely criticised for its repetitive and predictable attacking patterns. Everton have recently been the subject of a takeover by the Friedkin Group, owners of AS Roma, and the future of manager Sean Dyche is now a topic of serious speculation. Many reports suggest that the new owners want to move on from Dyche, and while everyone associated with the club will no doubt want a more exciting brand of football, there needs to be an acceptance of the limitations of the squad at hand.

            It's very hard to imagine this Everton squad not being in a relegation battle this season, regardless of who is in charge. Simply, the squad does not have enough quality, and for all their attacking shortcomings, Everton are still very strong defensively. Whether or not Dyche lasts at Everton remains to be seen, but if the Toffees do move on from him, they must be aware of the size of the risk.

            Where To Watch

            This game will not be televised live in the UK, but full radio coverage will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live.

            Team News

            Manchester United Team News:

            United's injury list is now extremely thin, with only Leny Yoro and Victor Lindelöf set to be absent from this game. Harry Maguire could be named in the matchday squad after making his return to full training.

            Luke Shaw could start out at left wing-back, while Kobbie Mainoo will be hoping for some game time after being an unused substitute in both of the last two games.

            Predicted lineup: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martínez; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Shaw; Rashford, Garnacho; Højlund.

            Everton Team News:

            The Toffees will once again be without Tim Iroegbunam, Armando Broja, James Garner, Séamus Coleman and Youssef Chermiti.

            Sean Dyche is fairly consistent with his starting XIs, so there will likely only be a change or two, with Jack Harrison vying to come back into the attack.

            Predicted lineup: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Doucouré, Gueye; Harrison, McNeil, Ndiaye; Calvert-Lewin.

            Manchester United vs. Everton - Form Guide

            The home side come into this game in solid form having won three and drawn two of their last five games. In the week, United ran out 3-2 winners over Bodø/Glimt, a win that was far from routine as they found themselves 1-2 down in the first half after Alejandro Garnacho scored in the first minute, only for a Rasmus Højlund brace to turn the scoreline around.

            Before that, United were held to a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich Town after an early goal by Marcus Rashford was cancelled out by Omari Hutchinson, a result that followed a 3-0 win over Leicester City, courtesy of Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho and an own goal.

            Those results came after a 2-0 win over PAOK in the Europa League, with both goals coming from Amad Diallo, and a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, with Fernandes getting the goal.

            Everton's form is very dull, with the Toffees winning only one of their last five games. Last time out, Everton were held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford, where despite the Bees being reduced to ten men in the first half, Everton were unable to break them down.

            That game followed another 0-0 draw, this time away at West Ham, which came after a 1-0 loss away at Southampton, meaning the Toffees have failed to score for three games on the bounce.

            Prior to that, a late goal by Beto salvaged a 1-1 draw with Fulham, which came after a 2-0 win away at Ipswich Town via goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Michael Keane.

            Manchester United vs. Everton - Prediction

            Manchester United are unbeaten in their last three games in the Premier League, whilst Everton are winless in their previous four and the Toffees have failed to score in their previous three. The hosts have an impressive record in this fixture, having won the previous five meetings between the two sides and even more impressively, the Red Devils have kept three consecutive clean sheets against the Toffees.

            Manchester United have shown a great attacking threat in recent weeks by scoring first in each of their previous five and in eight of the previous ten in this fixture. Everton, by contrast, have failed to score for the last three games running. Manchester United 2-0 Everton.

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