Cristiano Ronaldo could get new Manchester United strike partner vs Everton

Who wants it?

Arsenal have lost two of their last three, Tottenham are only three points ahead in fourth and have played as many games as Manchester United. If these United players are serious about salvaging their season then it is time they showed it.

Midfield change

Scott McTominay's withdrawal against Leicester was put down to his yellow card but it could easily have been for his sloppy performance. Nemanja Matic should have started ahead of the Scot and is expected to get his opportunity today with McTominay out injured. The Serb's defensive midfield expertise at Goodison Park would be sensible.

Merry-go-round up front?

Cristiano Ronaldo has to start and so does Jadon Sancho despite his worst performance in months against Leicester. United are so depleted in attack there is some merit in calling on Jesse Lingard, only he has started once in the Premier League in the last two years and may already have his boxes packed at home ahead of a summer move.

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Marcus Rashford was ineffectual through the middle as a substitute against Leicester but it is his turn after two harmless performances from Anthony Elanga.

Full-back changes?

Luke Shaw is injured again, so Alex Telles is the default starter. Diogo Dalot has not distinguished himself in recent appearances, although they have hardly been offensive. That said, Ralf Rangnick may revert back to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, not seen since his derby disasterclass a month ago.

Kick the habit?

Norwich, bottom, were unfortunate not to beat United, never mind lose at Carrow Road, in December. Watford, 19th, thrashed United 4-1 at home and drew 0-0 away. Eighteenth-placed Burnley held to United a 1-1 draw in February and that