Having lost at home last weekend at the Old Trafford Stadium to Aston Villa, ending a run of 16 games unbeaten against the visitors, Manchester United will look for redemption when they host Everton in the early kickoff of the Premier League this weekend.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (L) and Rafael Benitez during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on August 7 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
Ole Gunnar Solskjær side have struggled for results so far and needed a last minute winner by Cristiano Ronaldo to overcome Villarreal in the mid-week Champions league clash, but anything from the three points this weekend will intensify the pressure on the Norwegian.
With three defeats in their last five games, the early season signs have shown United are not a genuine contender for the league title after dropping points against Southampton and Aston Villa.
Fans continue to run out of patience for the manager and another test awaits against Rafa Benitez Everton in the early kickoff.
A real test is anticipated from an Everton side who are on the same number of points as United, but have won just one in their last 16 meetings with the host in all competitions (including friendlies).
Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Amad Diallo will sit out of this contest while Luke Shaw will be accessed ahead of kickoff. Rafa Benitez will be without Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin, while Andre Gomez is a doubt.
Predicted line-ups
Man United: De Gea, Tellex, Varane, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka, Fred, McTominay, Pogba, Fernandes, Greenwood, Ronaldo.
Everton: Pickford, Digne, Kean, Mina, Godfrey, Allan, Doucouré, Townsend, Gray, Iwobi, Rondon.
Afolabi Kehinde Hassan
