Manchester United could unleash new attack vs Everton

Martial or Ronaldo?

There is about as much chance of Donny van de Beek starting as there is of Jadon Sancho starting at Goodison Park. Sancho’s performance level has plummeted in the last two games and Marcus Rashford has five goals from the left-hand side.

Erik ten Hag stressed he is not deviating from a plan with Anthony Martial as he is eased back into the team. Martial has three goals in his last two games and has scored seven times against Everton - more than any other side.

Cristiano Ronaldo cannot buy a goal and is without one from open play for United since April.

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The Shaw thing?

Ten Hag was too loyal for his own good with Tyrell Malacia, too casual before his heavy touch turned attack into defence and helped Omonia Nicosia take a shock lead.

It is difficult to recall a United player being subjected to two unenforced half-time withdrawals in consecutive matches and Malacia has possibly played himself out of the team.

Shaw has not started for United since Brentford nearly two months ago but will feature in almost every predicted line-up today.

Patient play?

Remarkably, 11th-placed Everton have the best defensive record in the Premier League, with only seven goals conceded in eight games.

Everton have not lost since August 13 and manager Frank Lampard has stabilised the team with one of their most underwhelming squads since the Walter Smith era.

United are bound to have more of the ball, as they did in Cyprus, but will not have anywhere near as many chances. Everton’s miserliness in defence is mirrored by their attack, scorer of a meagre seven goals in the league.

Midfield change?

Christian Eriksen is one of two outfield players who have started all 10 of United’s