Manchester United travel to Everton this weekend for the 4:30 Sunday kick-off. The atmosphere at Goodison will be incandescent after the ten-point deduction that dropped them into the relegation zone. It will be an atmosphere like no other as the Toffees do what they can do on the pitch to react to circumstances off it. Manchester United will want to continue what’s been a good, if not confusing run of form.
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Premier League: Everton vs Manchester United
Goodison Park, Liverpool
Live on Sky Sports Main Event, 4:30pm
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Point Deduction to Light Fire at Goodison
As we go into this fixture, all the talk will surround Everton and the ten-point deduction that’s left them in the drop zone. The deduction comes after Everton was adjudged to have broken Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, pushing the team into the relegation zone, just when it seemed that Sean Dyche had successfully turned things around. There will be an appeal but, until the resolution to that emerges, it will be another relegation scrap for Everton.
Can Everton successfully fight their way to survival? This setback could well help them implement a real siege mentality. Sean Dyche loves his ‘dogs of war’ mentality and this could light a much-needed fire under the Blues. Along with this Everton have, on the pitch, hit some real form. They are unbeaten in three with good wins against West Ham and Crystal Palace, as well as a deserved draw against a good Brighton side.
United in Surprisingly Good Form
Despite all the chatter about performances on the field and the buzz around possible changes behind the scenes, Manchester United went into the international break as one of the form teams in the Premier League. It seems insane but they picked up four wins in the last five. However bad things seem to have got at Manchester United, they still manage to churn out the points, even if is in an utterly unconvincing manner.
Boss Erik ten Hag seemed to be on the brink during a tough stretch for the team. The Red Devils faced a string of challenges, losing back-to-back Champions League games and suffering two 3-0 defeats at home on the spin against both Manchester City and Newcastle. This challenging period raised concerns and put Ten Hag’s leadership to the test as the team navigated through a series of setbacks on both a domestic and European front.
But it’s not too much to read into. Their recent form seems to be mostly due to their weaker opposition. Ten Hag successfully steadied the ship with victories against Fulham and Luton in the last two league games before the international break. However, the 1-0 wins, while providing a much-needed boost, left something to be desired in terms of conviction. Despite the positive results, the narrow margins of victory against teams struggling toward the bottom of the league hinted at lingering challenges that the team continues to grapple with.
It’s going to be a truly fascinating affair with the narratives and storylines at play here for both sides. The atmosphere at Goodison will be white hot, with both teams seemingly needing a win to lift things. It’s going to be a cracker.
Latest Premier League Betting Odds
It’s going to be a tight affair at Goodison and that’s reflected in the betting odds. Manchester United are slight favourites, being the in-form side here. They are at 2.49 to win and continue their good form. But Everton, with a point to prove, are at 2.65 to win. The draw is at 3.45.
Let’s dive into the goal-scoring predictions, and it seems Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top pick to kick things off, with odds favouring him at 7.10. Right behind him is Marcus Rashford, who, despite being a bit off his usual form, adds an interesting twist to the potential goalscorers list.
Everton vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Bet Builder: Manchester United to win, both teams to score and over 1.5 goals @ 4.00
Although Dyche and his side will be fired up, maybe more than ever before, it’s going to be a difficult task to beat the in-form United. After an international break to get back some composure and control, United will want to get themselves back up the table against a team with less quality.
Bet Builder: Both teams to score, under 3.5 goals & 2.5 corners @ 3.60
This one looks good on paper. Dyche teams don’t give up many goals and United have been poor in front of goal. It’s not going to be a goal-filled match here.
Marcus Rashford to score first @ 7.20
He’s been so out of form lately but the quality is obviously there. Don’t be surprised if he’s back with a bang after some time away from United.
*Odds subject to change.
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