The Liverpool club even challenged for European football last season. However, they faded towards the end of the campaign and eventually finished 13th with 49 points. They began the new campaign with a confident 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace. They followed that up with an emphatic 4-0 win over Preston in the League Cup. In the second round of the Premier League, they drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.
The Old Trafford giants once again changed managers midway through the campaign. Moreover, Carrick initially took charge as caretaker until the summer, but he guided his charges to an impressive third-place finish. The coach was subsequently handed the permanent position, but after the summer break, his side lost to Hull City. They made amends against another newcomer, Ipswich, by thrashing them 5-2.
Moyes’ side scored an average of 1.24 goals per match last season, while conceding slightly more – 1.32. Manchester United’s figures were better, scoring 1.82 goals per round and conceding 1.32.
Head to Head matches: Everton vs Manchester United
Last season, the clubs exchanged away victories, both ending with identical 1-0 scorelines.
The visitors are considered favourites, but they still have problems, particularly in defence. We expect both teams to score during the match (odds – 1.60).
Everton vs Manchester United: key statistics and trends
Everton have won two of their three matches
Manchester United have lost two of their three matches
Everton vs Manchester United: Possible starting lineups
Everton are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pickford – Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, Rell – Hackney, Armstrong – George, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye – Barry
Manchester United are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lammens – Shaw, Heaven, Maguire, Mazraoui – Santos, Tielemans – Dorgu, Fernandes, Mbeumo – Cunha
