Who: Everton vs. Manchester United
What: English Premier League
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester
When: Monday at 8pm (20:00 GMT)
How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 5pm (17:00 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream.
Despite drawing draws against Spurs and Nottingham Forest in their previous two games, Manchester United host Everton and hope to extend their five-game unbeaten run under Ruben Amorim.
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With a win, they could rise to the top four, thanks in large part to Bryan Mbeumo’s recent resurgence.
However, David Moyes will be more determined to achieve a result at his former club because Everton are only three points below Man United in a congested table.
Happy anniversary of Amorim
One year has passed since Amorim’s first game in charge, and Monday’s game at Old Trafford is no exception.
Amorim started his time as United manager with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich, and the Portuguese boss has endured numerous disappointments as manager of the English football giants, including placing 15th in the table and failing to qualify for Europe.
However, recent results have been encouraging, and Amorim argued that consistency is essential.
“I was anticipating some issues, but I had the impression that this is the best league in the world, perhaps the best club,” he said.
The key is that it doesn’t matter what we did at the most recent games, he said, “I think we are showing]consistency.” We must remember that we suffered a lot during those games, and we must continue to play each and every game.
We are more dominant, playing better football, and more competitive overall.
Cunha attributes Brazil’s recent resurgence to the United resurgence.
Matheus Cunha, the man United forward, has credited the club’s revival under Amorim with allowing him to join Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad ahead of the World Cup in North America in the coming year.
Cunha, 26, believes his fit for Amorim’s system as a hybrid attacking midfielder and forward has strengthened his case for inclusion in the World Cup.
It’s important to know that the manager [Amorim] has faith in me to play multiple positions, Caunha said.
He said, “Manchester United is a club that should always be at the top.” I’m happy to be playing for a team that delivers and excels in its matches. You must consistently demonstrate your worth at club level in order to be selected for a spot in the national team.
Everton is currently rebuilding, according to Moyes.
Moyes’ second appointment as manager in January gave Everton a significant boost, with his side consistently rising in the table.
Moyes stated before the game against Man United that his team was working hard to find “solid ground,” but it would take time.
We’ve said it frequently that we’re attempting to reclaim the ground. With the new owners, new stadium, and last year’s stay, we’ve done that. Therefore, “we have to make sure that we stay steady,” he said.
“If anyone thought we were going to completely alter things, they’re completely off their head.”
Moyes continued, “I used to always look at the real managers from the eras before me who I look up to now – Bobby Robson, Brian Clough, Don Revie, all those players who had endured lengthy stays at their clubs, and it tended to work better that way.”
What transpired during Man United’s most recent EPL game?
In the sixth minute of a dramatic stoppage-time period, Matthijs de Ligt scored the winner for Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur on November 8 to earn a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
When Richarlison headed in a header in the first minute of added time, it appeared as though Tottenham would win all three points.
Before Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario clawed the ball away, de Ligt found space at the back post and headed a header over the line.
Tottenham started the second half dominating after Mbeumo’s 32nd-minute header, and Mathys Tel’s substitute’s deflected header in the 84th gave them an equaliser.
What transpired during Everton’s most recent EPL game?
Fulham fell to Everton 2-0 at home on November 8 just before the start of FIFA’s international window, putting an end to a three-game EPL winless streak that started on October 5.
In a spirited victory, Moyes’ side also had a number of goals scored for offside, including Idrissa Gueye’s first half lead, and Michael Keane’s second, which gave Everton the lead.
Last six matches in a row: head-to-head
With four victories and two draws, United have lost to Everton in their previous six games.
The last preseason friendly between the two teams took place two weeks before the 2025-2026 English Premier League season kicked off:
- Everton 2-2 at Manchester United on August 4
- Manchester United 2-2 at Everton on February 2
- Everton 4-0 at Manchester United on December 1
- Manchester United 2-0 Everton (March 9, 2024)
- Everton 0-3 Manchester United (November 26, 2023)
- Manchester United 2-0 Everton (April 8, 2023)
The last five Premier League games, form guide
Manchester United: W-W-W-D-D (last result last)
Everton: W-L-L-D-W
news from United’s team
After hurting his knee before the international break, Benjamin Sesko will be out of action for a few weeks, according to Amorim on Friday.
The Slovenian international, who moved to United from RB Leipzig for 74 million pounds ($97m) in August, was injured during the 2-2 draw at Tottenham and missed Slovenia’s World Cup qualifiers.
After the Spurs drew with Harry Maguire, United will also be without the defender.
Kobbie Mainoo could face Everton, and Lisandro Martinez is making more of a comeback after spending time with the Argentina camp over the break.
Cunha also missed a Christmas lights switch-on event in Altrincham after being revealed he had an “accident in training” on Saturday, leaving doubts about his availability on Monday.
United’s starting lineup was anticipated
Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Diallo, Zirkzee, and others.
Team news from Everton
The central midfielder, according to Moyes, had a hernia operation and is not expected to make a few weeks’ return.
Nathan Patterson and Jarrad Branthwaite are also missing due to groin and hamstring injuries, respectively.
Otherwise, Moyes appears to have a squad that is all-fit to choose from.
Everton’s starting lineup was anticipated
Source: Aljazeera
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