Can Manchester United finally end their trophy drought this season? The FA Cup could present a great opportunity for doing so, and it all begins for the Red Devils on Friday when they host Everton in the third round.
If United, do win this match, it might also ratchet up the heat on Toffees boss Frank Lampard, whose position is reportedly getting tenuous. (More on that here)
Manchester United vs Everton (FA Cup 3rd Round) FYIs
Kickoff: Fri Jan 6, 8pm, Old Trafford
Team News for Both Sides: go here
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
Series History: Man United wins 91, Draws 47, Everton wins 71
Odds: United win 11/25, Draw 16/5, Everton win 6/1
Let’s take a look at what kind of team Erik ten Hag might select as he looks to end the world’s oldest domestic competition started off on the right foot.
It’ll be very beneficial to have Luke Shaw back where he belongs and the first choice central defender pairing back in place.
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Everton (FA Cup 3rd Round)
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, L Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial
Prediction: United 3, Everton 0
Red Devils have been battering lower table, relegation candidates sides lately, so look for them to keep that up here at home versus Everton.
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