Manchester United is currently placed fourth in the Premier League table, whereas Everton is placed in the fifth position. Both the teams are currently on 13 points and need a win to stabilize themselves at the top.
Form Guide: Manchester United: LWLLW
The pressure was mounting on Ole Gunnar Solksjaer as he lost three out of four games in all competitions before the Villarreal match. The latest defeat against Aston Villa has put us on the back foot and the team needs to reply strongly.
Dean Smith’s side scored the lone goal of the match through a powerful header from Hause. Manchester did get the chance to equalize in the dying moments of the game via a penalty. But United’s expert penalty taker Bruno Fernandes was unable to dispatch it and he hit it straight over the bar.
The loss had put more pressure on Solksjaer and Manchester United and they didn’t a solid response. Villarreal traveled to Old Trafford for the UCL group stage match.
Paco Alcacer scored the first goal for Villarreal and when it was looking like another defeat at that moment Alex Telles score United’s first goal of the match through a stunning volley.
Cristiano Ronaldo then scored the winner from a fine finish and it lifted off some pressure from Solksjaer’s pocket.
The contest was played without Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire and they are certain to miss the match against Everton as well. Meanwhile, Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be available to play on Saturday.
Form Guide: Everton: WWLDW
After all the drama regarding his appointment as the new coach, Rafa Benitez has already made a statement that he is the ideal manager for the Toffees and has ambition and a plan to help the club to rise to the top level again.
While looking at their progress in the League this season, Everton has won four games, drew one, and lost one. They are just one point below their arch-rivals Liverpool and will be looking to close the gap this week.
Last Meeting: Manchester United 3-3 Everton, 6 February 2021
Manchester United and Everton faced each other in the pre-season where United completely demolished the Toffees by a 4-0 scoreline. While talking about Premier League, the two teams last met in February and a point was share between them.
Manchester United had the home benefit and looked considerably strong in the first half after goals from Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes.
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United’s energy soon diminished and Everton struck back with two quick goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez.
Scott McTominay then, at that point, flicked in Luke Shaw’s cross and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the last goal from Everton and it all ended all squares.
Manchester United vs Everton: Head to head
In terms of head-to-head contests, Manchester United has the upper hand.
Total Matches played between the two teams: 206
Manchester United Wins: 90
Everton Wins: 70
Matches Drew: 56
Opposition Key Man: Andros Townsend
He has been in fine form for Everton and has already scored four goals and provided three assists in just eight appearances this season. In the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the winger has filled his role very well.
His combination with Damai Gray and Abdoulaye Doucouré has been lethal. Manchester United defenders will need to track his movement well if they want to eradicate all threats from the flanks.
Our Prediction for the Match: Manchester United 2-2 Everton
We expect this match to go to the wire and we consider that both the teams will share the points on Saturday.
