Manchester United will look to record back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time since February on Saturday with a win over Everton that will secure their top four status for Easter.
A 1-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday was deserved if not comfortable and another gruelling contest awaits this weekend. Everton snatched a point in their 1-1 draw with Tottenham on Monday night to give United a boost in the race for Champions League qualification.
The gap to Spurs in fifth is now three points having played a game fewer than their rivals. Everton know that a defeat, or even a draw, could see them sink back into the bottom three with the relegation battle incredibly tight. READ MORE: Everton issue team news update for Manchester United fixture Should Newcastle be held by Brentford, though, United will jump up into third with a win over the Toffees.
Several pundits agree that United will get the win, albeit perhaps with different scorelines. "Manchester United are a hard team to beat.