Manchester United takes on Everton in an early kickoff on Saturday with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job on the line.
After an embarrassing defeat at Basaksehir Fateh Terim Stadium against the Champions League new caps, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men face the Blues of Merseyside in their backyard on Saturday.
Both sides have endured a defeat in their previous English Premier League fixtures and are looking to bounce back to winning ways before all players go on an international break.
Everton were off to a great start in the league but has slowed down in their previous three games. They drew against Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby followed by back-to-back defeats to the in-form Southampton and Newcastle.
The former Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, will be looking for a strong response from his side against the struggling Man United.
After an average transfer window, Manchester United were expected to start the league on a brighter note and contend for titles. However, the aspirations have been heading south with the team finding themselves in 15th place after six games.
It is the joint-worst start for Red Devils in the league since 1986-87, the season in which Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed as the manager.
Team News for Manchester United
For Manchester United, Alex Telles still remains unavailable for the game against Everton as the player is yet to recover completely from COVID-19.
The second test for the coronavirus is to be conducted on Friday for the Brazilian. The player might not be involved in the action against the Toffees even if he tests negative.
The attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard is slowly nearing a return. However, the team will be without the services of Eric Bailly and Phil Jones, who are out for a long run for the Red Devils.
Anthony Martial will return to the side after serving a three-match suspension since his red card in the Tottenham Hotspur game.
Team News for Everton
James Rodriguez and Andre Gomez missed the Merseysiders’ previous game against Newcastle United which the team ended on a poor note.
The gaffer might be able to regain their services against the struggling Man United. Lucas Digne will return to the side after serving a one-match suspension against the Toons last weekend.
There are plenty of concerns for Carlo Ancelotti on the right flank with Seamus Coleman and Ben Godfrey still injured.
Also, Richarlison will not feature in the game against the Old Trafford boys as he is still serving his suspension after his red card for a tackle on Liverpool midfielder, Thiago.
The eleven that can potentially save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job against Everton.
Dean Henderson never put a foot wrong against Istanbul Basaksehir, however, David de Gea will start in goal for Manchester United. The manager should revert back to three central defenders in front of de Gea.
With Victor Lindelof still doubtful for the game, Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe should be paired up with skipper Harry Maguire at the heart of the defense. Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka should start on the flanks for the Red Devils.
With Bruno Fernandes looking knackered at the moment, Paul Pogba is expected to start ahead of the Portuguese midfielder. Fred and Scott McTominay have made their presence felt whenever they have started for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
In the attacking front, Marcus Rashford has failed to be his usual self since the RB Leipzig game. Against Arsenal and the Turkish outfit, the 22-year-old failed to leave his mark on the game that can warrant him his place in the starting lineup. With the bench strength the team has, it is wiser for the side to go with Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial up front.
Whom should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer start on Saturday against Everton? Is this the line-up that the manager should start? #EVEMUN pic.twitter.com/ps1b2ttaBo
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Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton have started the league strongly. The manager is able to get the best out of his team with some great fluid football on the pitch. Manchester United cannot be written off with one single bad week (or two, or three bad weeks), the Red Devils start as underdogs against the Merseysiders.
We have observed in recent times that whenever the manager’s job is on the line, the team has turned themselves into one of SAF’s United sides to save him. A stern test awaits Man United at Goodison Park on Saturday.