As Manchester United prepare to visit Goodison Park for a crucial Premier League showdown on Saturday, the pressure on head coach Ruben Amorim continues to intensify. United have struggled in recent weeks, losing three of their last four matches and dropping to an alarming 15th place in the table. Their recent 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur has only deepened the crisis at Old Trafford, where morale is at an all-time low.
The spotlight has been firmly on Amorim, whose tenure at United has been marred by inconsistency and disappointing results. The Portuguese coach has now suffered nine defeats in his short time at the club, raising questions about his ability to turn things around. Injuries have further compounded United’s woes, with key players like Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, and Amad Diallo all sidelined.
United’s squad is severely depleted, and Amorim faces the challenge of rallying his underperforming team. Despite the return of Leny Yoro, Christian Eriksen, and Manuel Ugarte, the lack of depth and creativity remains a major concern, especially with Casemiro’s recent struggles.
Meanwhile, Everton, led by former Manchester United boss David Moyes, has experienced a resurgence in form. The Toffees have climbed the Premier League table with a string of impressive results and currently sitting 13 points clear of the relegation zone. A win against United could see them rise as high as 12th, a remarkable turnaround considering their early-season struggles.
Moyes’ return to Goodison Park has revitalized Everton, with the team playing with renewed confidence. Despite setbacks in their forward line—most notably Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Iliman Ndiaye—Everton have found success through the brilliance of Beto and Dwight McNeil, who have stepped up in the absence of key players.
Team news
Both teams head into the weekend with significant injury concerns. United’s injury list is extensive, with Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, and Jonny Evans all unavailable. Everton, on the other hand, will be without several attacking players, including Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja. Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye, two of Everton’s most creative players, will also miss the match, leaving Moyes short of options.
These setbacks, Everton have been able to rely on their solid defensive structure, with James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite forming a strong partnership at the back. They will look to exploit United’s vulnerabilities, particularly on the counterattack, with the pace and power of their midfield and forward line.
Everton vs Man Utd head-to-head record (last five games)
- Everton: 0 wins
- Man Utd: 5 wins
- Draws: 0
Match Facts
- Manchester United have a strong historical record against Everton, with 96 wins out of 214 matches, compared to Everton’s 71 victories.
- Everton have struggled in recent meetings, losing their last five Premier League games against United, and failing to score in the last four.
- United have won their last two away games at Goodison Park and could secure three consecutive wins there for the first time since 2007.
- Everton, however, have improved recently, winning four of their last five Premier League matches, surpassing their total from the first 20 games of the season.
- Manchester United have struggled to find the net in 10 league matches this season, leaving an opportunity for Everton to capitalize.
Predicted lineups
Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Lindstrom, Gueye, Garner, Alcaraz, Harrison; Beto
Manchester United:
Onana; Dalot, Mazraoui, Maguire, De Ligt, Dorgu; Fernandes, Casemiro; Zirkzee, Hojlund, Garnacho
Prediction: Everton 2-2 Man Utd
What time does Everton vs Man Utd kick-off?
Date: Saturday, February 22
Kick-off Time: 12:30 GMT / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
Location: Goodison Park, Liverpool
Referee: Andy Madley
VAR: Matt Donohue
How to watch Everton vs Man Utd on TV – UK & US
UK: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+
US: fuboTV, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, USA Network, UNIVERSO