The English Premier League resumes this weekend and there are some exciting fixtures to look forward to including the meeting between Everton and Manchester United.
The game will take place at Goodison Park, with the hosts beginning the weekend in 4th place on 13 points and the visitors in 15th place on 7 points.
United fall to defeat in Istanbul.#MUFC #UCL— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 4, 2020
United fall to defeat in Istanbul.#MUFC #UCL
Everton come into the match having lost 2-1 at Newcastle United last weekend. With the score 0-0 at half time, Newcastle United opened the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and doubled their lead in the 86th minute. Everton pulled a goal back just before full time but it was too late to stage a comeback.
That was the second successive defeat for Everton in the Premier League following the 2-0 loss at Southampton. Everton could have no complaints about the result and Southampton were much the better team for the majority of the game.
Trends show Everton made a strong start to the season but have failed to win any of their last 3 Premier League matches. Prior to the defeat at Southampton, Everton were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Liverpool and the Toffees will be keen to get back to winning ways.
There have been goals scored by both teams in Everton's last 7 home matches in the Premier League. Everton are undefeated in 17 of their last 18 home games in all competitions.
Manchester United make the short trip to Goodison Park having suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Wednesday night. It was an extremely poor performance, with embarrassing defensive mistakes and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is coming under pressure at Old Trafford.
The defeat in Turkey came on the back of a 1-0 loss at home against Arsenal in the Premier League last weekend. It yet another poor performance from Manchester United and they need to produce a much stronger display if they are going to take something from this match.
However, Manchester United are undefeated in their last 9 away Premier League games in a row and have not been beaten in 30 of their 36 most recent matches in all competitions.
Trends show Manchester United have scored at least one goal in each of their last 20 away games in all competitions.
Team news and Everton will be without Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Seamus Coleman, and Mason Holgate due to injury. Richarlison is suspended while there are doubts over the fitness of Andre Gomes, Ben Godfrey, and James Rodriguez.
Manchester United are without the injured duo of Eric Bailly and Phil Jones. Jesse Lingard, Victor Lindelof, and Alex Telles are doubtful.
This is a big game for both teams who are aiming to get back to winning ways. The pressure on Manchester United is certainly greater and if the performance in Istanbul is anything to go by, they are going to struggle to win this match. Expect to see both teams score and it would not be a surprise to see Everton take maximum points.