Everton eyeing back-to-back victories as Old Trafford visit nears.
Manchester United vs. Everton kicks off at 20:00 [GMT] on Monday, November 24, at Old Trafford.
Manchester United [WWWDD] welcome Everton to Old Trafford in a Premier League fixture shaped heavily by history, recent form, and contrasting patterns. United, who are in 10th place with 18 points, have long dominated this matchup, registering 42 Premier League victories against Everton—the most wins any team has recorded against a single opponent in the competition’s history. Fortunately, United arrive at this game in improved home form. After a turbulent stretch at Old Trafford, they have now put together four consecutive Premier League home wins, already surpassing the number of home wins they managed in their previous 13 matches combined. The last time they enjoyed a longer run was during their eight-game streak between April and August 2023, suggesting confidence is finally returning on home soil. Tactically, United have shown an unusual pattern in recent weeks, becoming the first team since Manchester City in 2012 to open the scoring, fall behind, and still avoid defeat in back-to-back league matches—both ending 2-2 against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham. Their offensive strength typically comes early; no team has scored more first-half goals this season than United (11). However, their vulnerability grows as games progress, with United conceding a league-high 14 second-half goals, a trend they will need to sharpen up against an Everton side that presses aggressively. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Bryan Mbeumo in attack is expected against the Toffees.
Everton’s struggles in this fixture are longstanding; they have managed just one win in their last 12 league meetings with United, a 1-0 result at Goodison Park in April 2022, and only a solitary victory in their last 32 trips to Old Trafford dating back to 2013. Everton [WLLDW] remain winless in their last nine Monday night fixtures and haven’t won an away Monday match in more than nine years. They’ve also used fewer players than any other Premier League side (19) and field the oldest average starting XI this season, raising questions about depth and stamina as the campaign wears on. Despite their league position, Everton’s work rate stands out. They apply more pressure in the opposition half than any side except Brighton, and midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall leads all Premier League midfielders in high-press actions. This intensity has kept them competitive even when results haven’t followed. With United’s strong home momentum and Everton’s historical struggle at Old Trafford, the hosts enter as favourites. However, Everton’s relentless pressing and United’s second-half frailty mean this could be a more complicated contest than the head-to-head record suggests. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Thierno Barry in attack is expected against the Red Devils.