Manchester City are expected to bounce back from their defeat to Aston Villa with a win over Luton Town.
26.11.2023 - 07:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United will be going in search of a third successive Premier League win when they make the trip to Goodison Park to face Everton on Sunday afternoon.
United, who beat the Toffees on three separate occasions last season, signed off for the recent international break with a 1-0 win over Luton Town at Old Trafford. Defender Victor Lindelof scored the only goal of the game to ease some of the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag's shoulders.
As a result of that win over the Hatters, United moved to within five points of the top-four, meaning back-to-back wins have significantly strengthened their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League via the usual method. However, United will be the last of the current top-four contenders to play this weekend, meaning they may be under an added ounce of pressure to scoop all three points.
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Furthermore, they are going to be up against a no doubt spirited and determined Everton side, who will be looking to start climbing the table again after recently being hit with a 10-point deduction. But how do the pundits think the Reds' trip to Merseyside will go? MEN Sport has had a close look.
"Everton are in a relegation battle now, but I still think they will be good enough to stay up," Sutton told BBC Sport. "There is a lot of talk about how their points deduction will galvanise the whole club but I think there is a chance the occasion could suit United because there is going to be a powder keg atmosphere at Goodison Park on Sunday.
"There is the risk that Everton's players could get over-excited, and they need to keep 11 players
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