Manchester United currently holds the record for the side with the most win against Everton (42) in the Premier League, and they will attempt to claim another victory tonight, thereby maintaining their recent improvement.
United who are now unbeaten in five matches of which they have won 3 and drawn 2, endured a rollercoaster of emotions across their last two matches after taking the lead, falling behind and ending in stalemate on both occasions. The Red Devils now sit within striking distance of the top four in the league standings going into this round of the competition.
On the other hand, Everton enjoyed a morale boosting 2-0 win over Fulham in their previous outing, despite loosing three goals to offside infringements. This win over Fulham is their second best in nine matches across all competitions yet they are currently found in the midline of the league standings on three points.
Head-to-Head
United has lost only one the last 12 league fixtures against Everton. Last campaign United won this fixture 4-0 – Amorim’s first Premier League game at Old Trafford.
Everton’s only win in their last 32 top-flight games at Old Trafford was in 2013/14 season against a David Moyes’ side in a home fixture.
Possible Lineups and Injuries
Manchester United (3-4-2-1):
Lammens S. (G)
Yoro L.
de Ligt M.
Shaw L.
Diallo A.
Casemiro
Fernandes B.
Dalot D.
Mbeumo B.
Mount M.
Cunha M.
Everton (4-2-3-1):
Pickford J. (G)
Garner J.
Tarkowski J.
Keane M.
Mykolenko V.
Iroegbunam T.
Gueye I.
Ndiaye I.
Dewsbury-Hall K.
Grealish J.
Barry T.
Matheus Cunha who missed the Christmas lights switch-on event in Altrincham after picking up a minor injury from a knock while training on Saturday may not be available for today’s game. Meanwhile trio Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo and Benjamin Sesko were absent from the training ahead of tonight’s clash. Maguire played for only 72 minutes in United’s 2-2 draw against Spurs, the same game in which Sesko picked up a knee injury. Lisandro Martinez however, continues to train with the first team while recovering fitness after an injury to the anterior cruciale ligament.
Everton’s Merlin Rohl will likely be out for at least a few weeks after receiving surgery for a hernia problem.
