Manchester United vs Everton preview
The games are coming thick and fast in the Premier League. For Manchester United, hosting Everton is their third game this week. Sean Dyche’s Everton played with 10 men against Tottenham just four days before this game on April.
No game at this point in the season is a dead rubber. For these two teams, it is of supreme importance. Manchester United seek to get their league campaign back on track. The Red Devils woke up from their scoring slump to brush aside Brentford at home 1-0. A win here would solidify their grip on that precious Champions League place while maintaining pressure on Newcastle for 3rd.
Everton, on the other hand, have started drifting away from the relegation zone since Sean Dyche tightened up the team. Like a proper Dyche team, Everton make it difficult for opponents, regardless of who they are. A renewed defensive solidity, combined with United’s allergy to scoring recently makes this encounter at Old Trafford an intriguing watch.
Manchester United vs Everton – Team news
Manchester United are nearing full strength again. After missing Christian Eriksen and Anthony Martial for large parts of the season, the latter has come back in encouraging form while the former is a potential inclusion on Saturday.
However, it is one step forward, and two back for United. Luke Shaw picked up a muscle injury against Brentford. He is unlikely to feature, joining Casemiro on the sidelines as he closes in on the end of his four-game suspension.
Ten Hag on Luke Shaw: ‘I can’t say in this moment (what the injury is). I have to wait for tomorrow, what the diagnosis is, I took him straight off, didn’t want to risk. But we have to wait what’s the outcome.’ #mufc
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 5, 2023
Erik ten Hag might have to rotate slightly to account for fatigue, especially in midfield. Expect Fred to start after consecutive games for Sabitzer and McTominay. Bruno is ever-present and Rashford is a sure starter too. Varane might be nearing the red zone so this could be good game to play Maguire to deal with Everton’s aerial threat.
Martial is expected to make his first start since returning from injury after consecutive sparkling cameos off the bench.
Manchester United predicted lineup: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia McTominay, Fred, Antony, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
For Everton, the injury slate looks a lot clear. Andros Townsend is a long-term absentee with an ACL…
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