Kick-off: 1230, 08/04/2023
Stadium: Old Trafford
TV: BT Sport
Manchester United continue their Premier League top-four quest against Everton on Saturday.
The Red Devils moved into a strong position with the midweek victory over Brentford, extending their unbeaten home record to 24 matches in all competitions, and take on an Everton side who have not won on their travels in 12 attempts.
The hosts to win to nil at 11/8 is our first Man Utd vs Everton prediction.
Rashford in fine form
United got their top-four challenge back on track on Wednesday night, with Marcus Rashford’s goal ending a run of three league matches without a win.
The 1-0 victory moved Erik ten Hag’s side into fourth, three points above Tottenham with a game in hand.
The Dutchman said: “Very important win I would say. Of course, when you lose after the international break, you have to bounce back, so we did and I think it was a good performance as well.
“In the second half when we didn’t get a second goal it was more of a battle, but then saw the determination, the passion and the desire that I missed on Sunday.
“I think this is the standards we have to bring in every game. It’s not acceptable what we did on Sunday. We know that. This is not United, this is not the standards from United, so, yes, there were several things I was happy with.”
In-form Rashford has netted in eight of his last nine Premier League matches at Old Trafford, with half breaking the deadlock.
Looking at the Man Utd vs Everton odds, the England international to net the opener again appeals at 11/4.
Last Man Utd line-up: De Gea, Martinez, Varane, Dalot, Shaw, Fernandes, Sabitzer, Antony, Sancho, McTominay, Rashford.
Toffees harder to beat
Everton have improved under Sean Dyche as they bid to avoid relegation, taking 12 points from a possible 27 since the former Burnley boss took over at Goodison Park.
Michael Keane’s wonder strike at the death secured a 1-1 draw against Tottenham last time out despite Abdoulaye Doucoure’s red card.
Defender James Tarkowski said: “If we do our job then there is no worrying about anyone else and we put a good performance in and got a point for it.
“You want to try and win as many games as possible, but I just think if you look at the circumstances of losing Doucs quite early into the second half and then going a goal down, to come back and get a point is massive for us.
“It might be vital come the end of the season. I just think it feels nice when you come back from a goal behind.”
The Toffees have beaten Arsenal and also picked up draws with Chelsea and Spurs to show they can raise their game against the better sides.
Dyche has made Everton difficult to play against and Chelsea and Spurs found that out, having to wait until the 52nd and 68th minutes respectively to score the opener.
A draw at half-time followed by a home win at 3/1 is the last of our Man Utd vs Everton betting tips.
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