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

Manchester United are back in action when they travel to face Everton in the Premier League fixture on Sunday afternoon.

Erik ten Hag's side are the most in-form team over the last five matches in the competition, but they know there is no room for complacency against an Everton side looking to bounce back from their recent 10-point deduction.

Everton have won just one of their last eight league meetings with United (D4 L3) and their historic record is even worse. They have lost 39 times to United in the Premier League era (W10 D13) and could become the first side to lose 40 games to a single opponent in the competition’s history.

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In terms of early team news, Andre Onana and Luke Shaw will both be in the squad but Rasmus Hojlund remains a doubt.

Here is how MEN writers think United should line up at Goodison Park.

Samuel Luckhurst

The significance of Luke Shaw's absence has been overstated but United are a much better team with him in it and if he has had ample training sessions then he should go straight into the team. Harry Maguire's midweek performance in Skopje is a reminder United need their best defender (Raphael Varane) on the pitch from the start.

Ten Hag missed an opportunity by overlooking Kobbie Mainoo for the League Cup humbling by Newcastle and, with Christian Eriksen out for another fortnight, Mainoo would be a forward-thinking selection.

United created good chances against Luton, so it is logical to retain the same front four if Hojlund passes his fitness test.

Tyrone Marshall

Injuries are again restricting Ten Hag's options this weekend and with three tough away