Everton vs Manchester United Preview

April 24, 2015
By: Deke Hardman

Wayne Rooney

Sunday’s Premier League action kicks off at Goodison Park where Everton face Manchester United.

The hosts have taken thirteen points from their last five games and go in to this game on the back of last weekend’s narrow win over relegation threatened Burnley.

Another win could see them move into the top half of the table depending on Crystal Palace and West Ham United’s results, while it could almost certainly guarantee that they will not be dragged into a relegation scrap.

Steven Pienaar is unlikely to feature as he is struggling with muscle fatigue, but Leon Osman and James McCarthy both returned to training on Friday and could be selected.

Romelu Lukaku is priced at 7.5 (13/2) to open the scoring with Stan James, with Arouna Kone an 8.5 (15/2) chance with the same firm.

The home win is as highly priced as the 3.75 (11/4) on offer from Bet 365, with the visitors favourites at 2.2 (6/5) with a number of firms. The draw is a 3.5 (5/2) chance with Ladbrokes.

Louis van Gaal’s side saw their six game winning streak in the league ended by league leaders Chelsea last time out, though they will return to second place with three points here as Jose Mourniho’s men travel to Arsenal later in the day.

Robin van Persie has recovered from an ankle injury and could make his first appearance in two months after coming through a midweek midweek U21 game unscathed and Daley Blind may return though Michael Carrick is doubtful with a calf problem.

Captain Wayne Rooney is 6.5 (11/2) to get the first goal of the game against his old club with Bet Victor, with Robin van Persie available at the same price with the same firm.

United ran out 2-1 winners when the sides met at Old Trafford back in October, while the Toffees won both of last season’s clashes without conceding.

With either side scoring in all but one of their last six games respectively, you may be tempted to back both teams netting in this game at a price of 1.85 (17/20) with Bet Victor.

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