Manchester United travel to Goodison Park on Sunday in the latest instalment of their Premier League campaign, with the Reds determined to get back to winning ways in the league after last weekend’s result against Manchester City.
United secured all three Europa League points against Omonia Nicosia midweek, despite two scares in the match which finished 3-2.
Everton will likely be a harder test, with the Toffees boasting the best defensive record in the league to date.
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Rapahel Varane could make his return to the Manchester United side after suffering an ankle injury last Sunday.
Erik ten Hag was reluctant to confirm a return for the Frenchman but fans will be hoping to see the 29-year-old back in the starting line-up.
Varane has been crucial for United so far this season, having provided much needed stability in more recent games (City aside).
It was confirmed by Ten Hag that Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Donny van de Beek will be absent from Sunday’s fixture.
Whilst these absentees will change the view of the Old Trafford dug-out, they will not have any real impact on the starting eleven, with none of these players nailing down a starting place under Ten Hag.
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both proved their fitness midweek, with both players contributing goals off the bench to stimulate United’s attack in Cyprus.
Everton
Everton are without major injury concerns for the fixture, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin being back in contention to make his first start of the season for the blues.
Centre-backs Yerry Mina and Mason Holgate also returned to training during the week, meaning they should be available if manager, Frank Lampard, decides to risk them.
With both sides able to field their primary starting eleven, this fixture should prove to be exciting for both sets of fans.
Manchester United’s attack should be something to watch out for with the return of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
Erik ten Hag will be determined to come away from Goodison with all three points.
Topics: Manchester United, Everton, Raphael Varane, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Erik Ten Hag
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