David Moyes will welcome his former membership Manchester United to Goodison Park this afternoon, aiming to proceed his dream return.
The Toffees have gained 4 of their final 5 Premier League video games and that has seen them rise nicely away from the relegation battle.
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In reality, they now sit above Man United because of their unimaginable kind beneath Moyes since he returned to Merseyside in January.
So, Everton will likely be heading into this recreation in opposition to the Purple Devils assured of a end result, with Ruben Amorim’s aspect nonetheless enduring distress.
Amorim has solely gained 4 occasions within the league since his arrival and, after back-to-back losses with out scoring, stress is constructing on him to show issues round.
Everton vs Man United: It’s Moyseh
Moyes was as soon as labelled the largest idiot in Manchester throughout an iconic fan rant when he was answerable for Man United.
And he’s loved getting some revenge on his former membership lately.
This weekend, he’ll be aiming for his third straight house Premier League win in opposition to the Purple Devils after successful his final two with West Ham.
Throughout his first spell with Everton, he gained his final house recreation in cost in opposition to United too, beating them 1-0 in August 2012.
So, Moyes appears to be an professional at overcoming his previous aspect in entrance of his personal followers and that bodes nicely for this conflict at Goodison Park.
Everton haven’t misplaced at house beneath the Scotsman since his return and they’ll fancy their possibilities in opposition to a struggling United.
Amorim will want a end result to verify he doesn’t get handed Moyes’ previous label…
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- Everton have misplaced their final 5 Premier League video games in opposition to Manchester United, failing to attain within the final 4. They final misplaced 5 consecutive league video games with out reply in opposition to an opponent vs Wolves between 1957 and 1960.
- Man Utd have gained their final two away league video games in opposition to Everton, successful 2-1 in October 2022 and 3-0 in November 2023. They final gained three in a row at Goodison Park in September 2007, whereas they final stored back-to-back clear sheets on the Toffees in August 1997.
- Everton have gained 4 of their final 5 Premier League video games (D1), greater than that they had of their first 20 (W3 D8 L9). That is the newest right into a season they’re dealing with Man Utd whereas above them within the desk since their thirty fifth recreation in 2013-14 (Everton fifth, Man Utd seventh).
Everton vs Man United: Workforce information
Everton aren’t prone to make any modifications to their crew after beating Crystal Palace final day out.
Carlos Alcaraz has been spectacular since signing in January and can begin together with in-form Beto who has prospered changing the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Abdoulaye Doucoure will return from suspension however could not come straight again in, whereas Orel Mangala, Dwight McNeil, Seamus Coleman and Iliman Ndiaye are out.
As for United, they are going to be with out Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo once more as each gamers are set to overlook prolonged intervals.
Luke Shaw stays out together with Mason Mount, Jonny Evans and Lisandro Martinez who’s one other long-term absentee.
The massive quantity of accidents means Amorim doesn’t have an excessive amount of to work with and he could title an unchanged aspect after defeat to Tottenham.
Patrick Dorgu will proceed at wing-back whereas Joshua Zirkzee sits in behind Rasmus Hojlund, with a bunch of academy merchandise on the bench.
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- Manchester United have scored only one first half aim of their final 10 Premier League video games, with {that a} Bruno Fernandes penalty in opposition to Brighton in January. It’s the longest run of video games the membership have ever had within the competitors with out scoring a non-penalty aim within the first half, overtaking a run of 9 matches from February to Might 2021.
- Everton have scored not less than twice in every of their final three Premier League house video games, final having an extended run between October and December 2017 (5). The Toffees have scored 12 objectives of their final 5 Premier League video games (house and away), greater than that they had of their earlier 16 (11).
- Solely backside aspect Southampton (7.9%) have a decrease shot conversion charge than Manchester United within the Premier League this season, with the Purple Devils’ 8.4% their lowest in a single marketing campaign since 2004-05 (8.2%).
Everton vs Man United: What has been stated?
United legend Rio Ferdinand is apprehensive that his previous membership could possibly be relegated.
“Solely Wolves and West Ham separate my membership from the relegation locations,” Ferdinand stated on his YouTube channel.
“Do you realise we’re that shut? Somebody stated we’d like 11 factors simply to remain up.
“I’ve obtained the fixture record: Everton away, Ipswich at house, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest away.
“Earlier than internet hosting Man Metropolis, and going to Newcastle away, after which Wolves, Bournemouth, Brentford, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Leicester.
“The one place I see us getting something – and I’m not even saying a win – is Leicester.
“I’m not seeing wins. That’s the issue.”
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- Manchester United have failed to attain in 10 completely different Premier League video games this season, with solely Everton (12) doing so extra usually. It’s the joint-most video games through which the Purple Devils have failed to attain in a single season within the competitors, together with 2004-05 and 2015-16.
- Everton ahead Beto has scored 4 objectives in his final three Premier League video games, as many as he had in his first 44 appearances within the competitors. He’s averaging a aim each 88 minutes and has a shot conversion charge of 40% beneath David Moyes, in comparison with a aim each 290 minutes and a 7.4% conversion charge beneath Sean Dyche.
- Beto has scored in every of his final three Premier League appearances – the final Everton participant to attain in 4 consecutive video games was Richarlison in March 2021, whereas the final to take action beneath David Moyes was Mikel Arteta in April 2010.
Everton vs Man United: talkSPORT protection
This Premier League conflict will happen on Saturday, February 22.
Kick-off at Goodison Park is scheduled for 12:30pm.
talkSPORT may have unique dwell protection of the sport introduced by Reshmin Chowdhury.
Commentary will come from Sam Matterface and former England captain Stuart Pearce.
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