Manchester United vs Everton prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out tonight?

Alex Pattle
Saturday 06 February 2021 14:30 EST
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Manchester United players in training
Manchester United players in training (Manchester United via Getty Imag)

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Manchester United welcome Everton to Old Trafford in the Premier League this evening as both sides look to make it back-to-back wins in the top flight.

Carlo Ancelotti's Toffees responded to a surprise 2-0 loss to Newcastle by overcoming Leeds 2-1 last time out, while United followed their shock defeat by Sheffield United and a goalless draw against Arsenal with a resounding 9-0 humiliation of nine-man Southampton in their most recent outing.

United enter tonight's clash in second place in the Premier League on 44 points, three behind leaders and rivals Man City – who have a game in hand – while Everton are seventh on 36 points after playing 20 games.

READ MORE: Premier League table and fixtures – all games by date and kick-off time

Here's all you need to know about the top-flight meeting.

When is it?

The match will kick off at 8pm GMT tonight at Old Trafford.

How can I watch it?

The game will air live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Subscribers can also stream it live on the Sky Sports website and SkyGo app.

Line-ups

Man United: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Pogba, McTominay, Greenwood, Bruno, Rashford, Cavani

Everton: Olsen, Holgate, Keane, Godfrey, Digne, Doucoure, Davies, Gomes, Rodriguez, Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison

Odds

Man United: 1/2

Draw: 10/3

Everton: 11/2

Prediction

Buoyed by their 9-0 thrashing of Southampton, United will be full of confidence here. Everton are not in bad form by any means and should make this a competitive game, but the hosts will expect to have enough quality to take all three points. Man United 2-1 Everton.

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