Manchester United round off their pre-season campaign for the 2021-2022 Premier League season when they host Everton. The match schedules for Saturday at Old Trafford with kickoff at 2:45 pm.
The Red Devils will begin their season with a clash against Leeds United on August 14. On the other hand, Everton welcome Southampton at the Goodison Park on the same afternoon.
The last pre-season friendly scheduled against Preston North End was postponed after a suspected coronavirus outbreak. However, it proved a false alarm with clearance for the squad to return to training.
In addition, the pre-season campaign for the Red Devils saw three fixtures with a 2-1 win over Derby County. However, it took a u-turn following a 4-2 loss to Queen Park Rangers back on August 24.
Afterward, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s played out a 2-2 draw against Brentford last week. Now, Ole Gunnar rounds off their pre-season with a clash against Everton on Saturday afternoon.
New signing Jardon Sancho sets to make his first training debut on Friday. Raphael Varane is yet to complete his summer signing from Real Madrid.
On the other hand, Everton took part in the Florida Cup. It was a low turn out especially after Arsenal and Inter Milan withdrawing last minute. Rafael Benitez will lead the season opener against Southampton. We expect a promising campaign under Benitez this season with the signing of Demarai Gray, Asmir Begovic, and Andros Townsend
Manchester United vs Everton Head to Head
Both sides have 32 games against each other with Manchester United taking 17 wins while Everton with 7 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Man United 2-2 Brentford
- QPR 4-2 Man United
- Derby County 1-2 Man United
- Villarreal 1-1 Man United
- Wolves 1-2 Man United
Away
- Everton 1-0 Pumas UNAS
- Everton 1-1 Millionarios FC
- Man City 5-0 Everton
- Everton 1-0 Wolves
- Everton 0-1 Sheffield United
Manchester United Team News
There is a slight chance Ole Gunnar might try to include the trio of Bruno Fernandez, Paul Pogba, and De Gea. Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will start at full-back options. Alex Telles remains ruled out until September.
Everton Team News
Jordan Pickford could feature after about in the Euro 2020 finals. However, the arrival of Begovic might change who starts between the sticks. Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison will not feature.
Prediction and Odds
This match is important for both managers looking to build upon the new season; thus, we expect a spectacle.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 3.5
