Overview
Manchester United are aiming to strengthen their home stability when hosting Everton at Old Trafford, on the occasion of Ruben Amorim's year in charge of the team.
Man United have won four consecutive Premier League home games, more than they have won in their previous 13 games at Old Trafford (W3 D2 L8). The last time the "Red Devils" had a better home streak was from April to August 2023, with a run of 8 wins.
The "Red Devils" have improved their form this season partly due to their effectiveness in the first half. They have scored more goals ahead of the break (4) than any other team, while only Arsenal and Crystal Palace have conceded fewer in this half4.
In contrast, Amorim's side had their worst goals conceded in the second half (14). However, Man United have shown remarkable resilience this season, clearly demonstrated through their ability to rise.
In the last 2 matches, Man United opened the scoring, were led by their opponents and then avoided defeat, with 2-2 draws against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham. The Red Devils became the first Premier League side to do so in two consecutive games since Manchester City in May and August 2012 (W3-2 win over QPR and Southampton). No team in the history of the tournament has done that in 3 consecutive matches.
Man United have also turned the situation around with late goals (80 minutes and above) in 3 of their last 4 matches in the Premier League - either from a loss to a draw, or from a draw to a win. This is only the third time in the history of the tournament that they have scored 3 decisive goals in 4 consecutive matches.
Bryan Mbeumo has played a key role in that run and is in fine form. No Man United player has scored more Premier League goals this season than him (6 - 5 goals, 1 assist). However, Everton are the only opponent the Cameroonian striker has met with more than twice in the Premier League but has never scored or assisted (8 matches).
Everton ended a three-match winless streak with a 2-0 win over Fulham in their final game before the international break. However, that result did not bring many positive signs for the away trip to Old Trafford.
Coach David Moyes often does not have good results when facing old teams, but this time he has a card that can make a difference.
Jack Grealish - who was loaned to Everton from Man City - has had four assists from five chances in just his first three Premier League games this season, helping him win the Best Player award in August. Since then, he has been a stable source of creativity with 19 passes opening up opportunities in the last 7 matches, although none of the balls were converted into goals by his teammates.
But despite considering Grealish a potential innovator, Moyes doesn't believe he has too many options. In fact, he has used the fewest players in the Premier League this season (19), fewer than any other coach.
Head-to-head record
Man United have had 42 wins over Everton in the Premier League - the most a team has won against any opponent in the history of the competition.
In fact, Everton have won just one of their last 12 Premier League meetings with the Red Devils (D5 L6). That was a 1-0 home win in April 2022.
At Old Trafford, Everton have also had just one win in their last 32 away games (D8 L23), a 1-0 win in December 2013.
Score prediction: Man United 2-1 Everton
The match between Man United and Everton takes place at 3:00 am on November 25 (Vietnam time).
