How Manchester United should line up vs Everton in Premier League fixture

Manchester United welcome Everton to Old Trafford for the early kick-off in the Premier League on Saturday.

After a disappointing defeat against Newcastle, Erik ten Hag demanded a response from his players and he got that against Brentford in midweek, with the three points being secured thanks to Marcus Rashford's goal in the first half.

It was hardly a stylish performance from United, but the victory was the target and they're now eyeing back-to-back league wins against Everton, who earned an important draw against Tottenham in their most recent outing.

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In regards to team news, Casemiro is serving the last game of his suspension and there are doubts over Luke Shaw after he sustained a knock against Brentford, however, Christian Eriksen could finally return to the matchday squad.

Our writers have had their say on how United should line up against Everton...

Samuel Luckhurst

United will have as much as, if not more, of the ball than against Brentford and Everton do not possess a goal threat comparable with Ivan Toney, so that is permission to reunite Fred with Marcel Sabitzer.

Christian Eriksen could have an impact off the bench but should be saved as a starter for the midweek European tie with Sevilla.

Tyrell Malacia is a shoo-in at left-back and Anthony Martial has to eventually start. United matchgoers have not seen him complete 90 minutes since the goalless draw with Wolves on February 1 2020.

Steven Railston

Shaw is unavailable and Malacia performed well when replacing him in midweek, so the back four picks itself. McTominay and Sabitzer also did well against Brentford, but it seems sensible to give the energetic Fred a start here.

Fred should