On Saturday afternoon, Manchester United will be hosting Everton at Old Trafford for a Premier League match. These two clubs are currently in different positions in the league table, with Manchester United sitting comfortably in fourth place, three points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in fifth, and Everton just outside the relegation zone, in 17th place, with only goal difference keeping them above it.
Manchester United’s recent form has been inconsistent, having suffered a heavy defeat to Liverpool followed by a draw with Southampton and a loss to Newcastle United. However, they managed to break their three-game winless streak by securing a crucial 1-0 victory over Brentford on Wednesday. It is worth noting that ManUtd have been performing relatively well in the league overall, having lost only three out of their last 15 games and not having been defeated in their last 24 home matches across all competitions.
Everton, on the other hand, have had a difficult time in the league, having won only one of their last six games and claiming just three victories in their last 17 Premier League matches. Furthermore, they are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, having only scored 23 goals in 29 games this season. In addition, Everton’s recent record against Manchester United is also not favorable, having only won one of their last nine meetings with them in all competitions.
Both teams have some players who are unavailable for the game due to injuries and suspensions. For Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho, Christian Eriksen, and Donny van de Beek are all injured, and Casemiro is suspended. Everton will be without the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Andros Townsend, and Abdoulaye Doucoure is suspended.
Despite Everton fighting to avoid relegation, Manchester United is expected to win the game comfortably due to their strong home record and superior form in the league.
