Predicted Everton XI to face Manchester United in the Premier League
Everton have finally settled down in the Premier League under their new manager Marco Silva. After enduring a tough start to the season, the Toffees have turned their fortunes around with three consecutive wins over Fulham, Leicester City and Crystal Palace.
Substitutes Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ademola Lookman and Cenk Tosun produced the magic as Everton claimed all three points at home against Crystal Palace last weekend.
However, they will have a tougher battle in their hands when they make the trip to the Old Trafford to face Manchester United. The Red Devils are struggling to keep pace with their rivals this season but the Toffees will be well aware of the quality that they have in their ranks.
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Marco Silva had a lot of injuries to contend with in the early stages of the season but he will be a much happier man to see his players back to full fitness. Yerry Mina might have to wait a bit longer for his debut given that Michael Keane and Kurt Zouma have been doing well in central defense. The manager is expected to field the same line-up that faced Crystal Palace last week.
James McCarthy is unlikely to be fit to make it to the matchday squad for Sunday.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Marco Silva
Predicted XI
Jordan Pickford (GK)
The English international will be in high spirits after saving a penalty against Crystal Palace.
Seamus Coleman (RB)
The veteran put in an average performance on his return from injury and conceded a needless penalty. He needs to improve in the next game.
Michael Keane (CB)
Wasn’t at his best against Palace but still managed to keep out the attacks. He will have his work cut out against a more potent United attack.
Kurt Zouma (CB)
Used his pace and strength to keep Zaha at bay in the last game and will face another test against Romelu Lukaku.
Lucas Digne (LB)
Not at his best in the last game but he has been influential with his crossing in the other half besides discharging his defensive duties.
Idrissa Gana Gueye (CDM)
The Senegalese international has shown a lot of energy and tenacity in central midfield this season and will play an important role on Sunday.
Andre Gomes (CDM)
The Barcelona loanee looked comfortable in possession and was tidy with his passing on his debut in the last game.
Theo Walcott (RW)
He started off the season with a bang but just seems to have lost his touch. However, his pace down the right can be a deciding factor.
Bernard (LW)
Showed a lot of promise against Fulham and Leicester City but played poorly in the last game. Against United, the fans must be expecting better things from the Brazilian.
Glyfi Sigurdsson (CAM)
He is arguably Everton’s most in-form player. Scored a brace against Fulham and followed it up with a stunning strike against Leicester. He will be the player to watch out for on Sunday.
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Richarlison (ST)
The Brazilian has done a great job in his new role of spearheading the attack and there is no reason why Silva should hand Cenk Tosun a start ahead of him.
