Everton vs Manchester United: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news, and prediction

Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Monday evening, facing Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

United secured a last-gasp 1-1 draw at West Ham United last time out, bringing their four-game winning run to an end.

Meanwhile, Everton lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth — their first defeat in six league matches.

Match preview

There have been several thrilling clashes between the two sides over the years, and Monday’s meeting might not be different, given their aspirations.

United are pushing for Champions League qualification and head to matchday 27 in fourth, one point clear of closest challengers Chelsea.

However, they could have dropped to fifth ahead of kick-off if Chelsea beat Burnley, making victory essential.

United’s struggles on the road were laid bare again at West Ham. They need to overcome that frailty to improve their chances of a top-four finish.

The Red Devils lost 1-0 to 10-man Everton in the reverse fixture. They cannot afford another slip-up.

Everton currently sit eighth, three points adrift of the last European qualification spot.

However, their home form threatens their European ambitions, with no wins in their last five on home soil.

Overall, the Toffees have collected just 16 points from 13 home games — the 14th-best record in the division.

That said, Everton will be aiming to take encouragement from their last meeting with United, when they claimed their first victory at Old Trafford in 12 years.

Head-to-head

Across 33 Premier League meetings at Everton, Man United have won 19, lost eight and drawn six. However, this will be their first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Team news

Despite making progress in his recovery, Patrick Dorgu will sit this one out, as well as Matthijs de Ligt.

Mason Mount is ‘getting closer‘ to full recovery, but it remains to be seen whether he will be available for this clash.

Everton have received a fitness boost with Seamus Coleman’s return to training, but they will be without the suspended Jake O’Brien and injured Jack Grealish.

Prediction

We fancy a 2-2 draw.

Stats from transfermarkt.com & who scored.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .