Manchester United will host Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. The Red Devils will be looking to build on their midweek win against Brentford and extend their unbeaten run at home to 24 games.
Erik ten Hag's men had a forgettable March after winning the Carabao Cup in February, failing to win a Premier League game and not scoring a goal in three successive matches. However, they bounced back with a 1-0 win against Brentford on Wednesday, a victory that pushed them back into the top four.
The Old Trafford outfit is still fighting for success on three fronts and will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run at home. They have not lost in 23 successive matches at home since September, a run that includes 13 Premier League games without defeat. They can also boast of three clean sheets from their last three contests in front of their home fans.
On the other hand, Everton has had an up and down season under Sean Dyche. They have picked up form in recent weeks and are currently on a four-game unbeaten run, although they have played out a stalemate in their last three outings. The Merseysiders are still in a precarious position in the league table and will be looking to pick up points to move further away from the relegation zone.
The Toffees have struggled away from home in recent months, going ten top-flight games without victory away from home and conceding at least twice in each of their last five such matches. They will need to improve on their away form to stand a chance against Manchester United. The reverse fixture saw the latter come from a goal down to beat the Toffees 2-1, while the Red Devils also beat them 3-1 in the FA Cup third round in January. Still, the underdogs will be hoping to improve on those performances and cause an upset at Old Trafford.
Overall, Manchester United will be the favorites to win the game, given their impressive home record and recent form. However, Everton cannot be underestimated, and Sean Dyche will be hoping to mastermind an upset at Old Trafford. It promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with different aspirations this season.
Key stats: Manchester United vs Everton
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Manchester United have won 38 PL games against Everton, second only to their 39 wins against Tottenham.
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Everton have won only 1 of their last 29 PL away games against Man United (D8 L20), a 1-0 win in Dec 2013.
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Everton have scored in their last 9 PL games against Man United but have never scored in 10 consecutive league games against them.
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Manchester United have the longest current run without a clean sheet against a PL opponent.
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Under Sean Dyche, Everton have picked up 12 points in 9 PL matches (W3 D3 L3), seven more than their final 12 games under Frank Lampard (W1 D2 L9). They have won just 2 of their last 31 PL away games (D9 L20).
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Anthony Martial has scored 7 goals and provided 4 assists in 15 appearances for Man United against Everton in all competitions, his highest tally against any opponent for the Red Devils.
Team news: Manchester United vs Everton
Luke Shaw's hamstring injury is a cause for concern for Manchester United, as he will be missing the upcoming match against Everton. However, Christian Eriksen will be included in the squad for the first time since his ankle injury in January.
Midfielder Casemiro will miss his fourth and final domestic suspension game. Tom Heaton, Donny van de Beek, and Alejandro Garnacho are still out due to their ankle injuries.
For Everton, Andros Townsend and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are also unavailable, with knee and thigh injuries, respectively. On a positive note, Ruben Vinagre, who missed the Tottenham stalemate due to a tight Achilles, should be available for the upcoming match.
Broadcast information: Manchester United vs Everton
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