Verdict: Bryan Mbeumo over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Marking their return from November’s international break on Monday night, Manchester United will welcome Everton to Old Trafford.
Manchester United
Starting with the hosts, while Manchester United might have entered November’s International break with consecutive 2-2 stalemates against Tottenham and Nottingham Forest, Ruben Amorim’s camp were enjoying an eye-catching run prior to the latest fortnight interval. Marking their return this weekend sat just one-point adrift of finding a routine back into the Champions League spots, the former Sporting Lisbon boss has not seen his squad suffer a single defeat from any of their previous five top-flight appearances (three wins, two draws). Signing off October with an action-packed 4-2 victory at home against Brighton, United had found a real clinical edge in the final third. Despite mustering just a single Premier League clean sheet so far this season, Amorim’s European dreamers have notched 12 goals on their five-match unbeaten run.
Manchester United Team News
Ahead of their return on Monday night, Argentinian international Lisandro Martinez could make a first appearance of the season after dealing with a long-term knee injury. Amorim’s camp have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns this weekend.
Finding the net against Spurs prior to November’s fortnight break and registering four goals in as many Premier League appearances, ex-Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo will play a leading role in the final third. Fellow summer recruit and Belgium shot-stopper Senne Lammens will start between the sticks.
Everton
As for the visitors, last seen making a much-welcomed return to winning ways as they secured a 2-0 victory at home against Fulham, Everton will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, with some in David Moyes’ camp potentially looking over their shoulder at another relegation scrap, the one-time Manchester United boss is desperately searching for some essential stability. Watching their EFL Cup adventure come to a disappointing end on September 23rd as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat away at Wolves, Everton have also won just a pair of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, Monday’s guests have mustered just a sole win from any of their first seven showdowns away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton Team News
Still waiting to make a maiden appearance this season and still dealing with a hamstring issue, Everton are once again expected to be without England international Jarrod Branthwaite here. Likewise, yet to get any Premier League minutes this season, Nathan Patterson will not feature at Old Trafford.
While Jack Grealish might have once again been omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad this month, the Manchester City loanee will play a leading role in Everton’s attack. Despite suffering a minor knock while away with the Three Lions last week, Jordan Pickford will start between the sticks.
Manchester United vs Everton Key Factors to Consider
- When Manchester United and Everton last met for a Premier League showdown back in February, Monday’s opponents played out a 2-2 stalemate at Goodison Park.
- Man United are unbeaten in their previous five Premier League appearances (three wins, two draws).
- Everton have recorded just a single win from any of their first seven away fixtures across all competitions.
- The Red Devils have won their last four straight showdowns at Old Trafford by an aggregate score of 11-5.
- Summer recruit Bryan Mbeumo has recorded four goals in as many Premier League appearances.
Conclusion
Unbeaten in their previous five Premier League appearances prior to November’s international break, Manchester United will be desperate to skyrocket their way back into the Champions League spots. Meeting an Everton squad who have shown some extended issues outside the blue half of Merseyside, Amorim’s men should be smelling a potential opportunity here. Winning their last four straight domestic contests at Old Trafford by an aggregate score of 11-5, the Red Devils will be hoping to make a European statement this weekend. With United’s new attacking talisman enjoying a real flurry prior to November’s fortnight interval, Mbeumo will be looking to cash in on an Everton defence who have failed to muster a single clean sheet on their travels so far this season.
Verdict: Bryan Mbeumo over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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