Match Preview: Everton vs United

David Moyes looks set to be greeted by a hostile Goodison Park crowd upon his return to his old club. Marouane Fellaini and Wayne Rooney are also ex-Everton, and both will probably receive similar treatment from the fans that once adored them. This is a game United simply have to win for their sake.

David Moyes has to get his tactics absolutely spot on tomorrow. Many fans are still questioning his ability as United manager, and there has even been talk of Roberto Martinez replacing the Scot at Old Trafford in recent weeks.

We can still catch Everton though, and now that has to be the aim for Moyes and the lads to save a bit of face before the summer.

KO: 16:10 BST
Venue: Goodison Park
Date: 20th April 2014

Form guide

Both sides have been in decent league form of late. United have won four of their last six, losing at the hands of Liverpool and Manchester City at home. Whereas Everton had gone seven wins in a row before they suffered defeat to Crystal Palace midweek.

Last six in the league

United: WLWLWW – 12 points
Everton: WWWWWL – 15 points

Last meeting

Manchester United 0-1 Everton

The match was a moment to forget for David Moyes as the Toffees came to Old Trafford and outplayed, outthought and outfought United for 90 minutes. The late goal came through Bryan Oviedo.

Injury news

Rafael will miss the game with a hamstring injury, and Jonny Evans is still returning from a calf problem which has now keep him sidelined for two months. Robin van Persie is still working on his fitness back in Holland, but there is good news as ex-Everton duo Marouane Fellaini and Wayne Rooney have both trained.

See our predicted line-ups here.

Score prediction: Everton 0-1 United

Hopefully with our pace on the counter we can cause Everton a few problems. the genius of Mata and Kagawa could be the key to unlocking Everton’s stern defence.

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