Today, Manchester United will test the physical fitness of its players as the team takes to the football field for the third time in the last six days. The head coach did not look for any excuses for the players, and after the victory over Brentford 1-0 midweek, he noted that he saw “the performance that I expect and demand.” However, the optional defeat on Sunday to Newcastle (0-2) puts the Red Devils on par with the Toffees, who occupy third place. After 28 rounds, the Red Devils have 16 victories and five draws, which corresponds to fourth place. The race for a place in the Champions League continues, and today’s opponent may please the hosts, who have beaten this team 38 times in the Premier League, where only Tottenham has lost to MU more often. In addition, after the success against the Irises in the FA Cup, a victory today will be the third of the season, which can bring such success for the third time in history. Van de Beek, Highton, Greenwood, and Garancho, who has a foot injury, will not be able to play today.
Despite being outside the relegation zone only on goal difference ahead of the matchweek, Everton has shown a new fighting spirit. Perhaps it was best demonstrated on Monday evening when, despite being down to ten men for a third of their game against Tottenham, they fought back and secured a 1-1 draw thanks to a late wonder goal from defender Michael Keane. Under the guidance of Sean Dyche, Everton has recorded six wins and nine draws from 29 matches, earning them 27 points and 16th place in the Premier League table. Additionally, the Toffees are now unbeaten in their last four league matches, providing hope for a successful campaign in the league. Meanwhile, if they win today, Dyche will achieve an impressive personal milestone, becoming the second English manager to win at Old Trafford in the Premier League with two different clubs. Today, Townsend, Doucour?, and Calvert-Lewin will be unavailable due to injury.
