Everton v man utd one big game five big questions
A massive Premier League clash! Here are five big questions ahead of Everton's encounter with Manchester United:
1. Can Everton's defense contain Manchester United's attacking threat? Manchester United have been scoring goals for fun under Erik ten Hag, with 14 goals in their last five games. Everton, on the other hand, have struggled at the back, conceding 12 goals in their last five matches. Can the Toffees' defense, marshaled by Conor Coady and Michael Keane, keep a clean sheet against the Red Devils' potent attack?
2. Will Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin find the net for Everton? Everton's strike duo has been in decent form recently, with Richarlison scoring three goals in his last five games and Calvert-Lewin netting twice in his last three. If they can find the net, it could be a long day for Manchester United's defense. Can they capitalize on any mistakes made by the visitors?
3. Can Manchester United's midfield trio of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Bruno Fernandes dominate the game? Manchester United's midfield has been a key area of strength this season, with Casemiro, Eriksen, and Fernandes controlling the tempo of games. If they can dictate the pace of the match, it could be difficult for Everton to get a foothold. Can the Toffees' midfield trio of Idrissa Gueye, Amadou Onana, and André Gomes match their opponents' midfield intensity?
4. Will Manchester United's full-backs, Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia, provide width and deliver crosses into the box? Manchester United's full-backs have been a key source of width and delivery in recent games, with Dalot and Malacia providing a threat down the flanks. If they can deliver quality crosses into the box, it could cause problems for Everton's defense. Can the Toffees' full-backs, Vitaliy Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson, deal with the threat posed by Manchester United's wingers?
5. Can Everton's manager, Frank Lampard, make the right tactical decisions to nullify Manchester United's attacking threat? Lampard has been under pressure in recent weeks, and this game could be a make-or-break moment for him. Can he make the right tactical decisions to nullify Manchester United's attacking threat, such as switching to a more defensive setup or using his bench wisely? If he can outsmart Ten Hag, it could be a surprise result for the Toffees.