Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shared his prediction for Manchester United’s upcoming Premier League conflict at Previous Trafford in opposition to Everton on Saturday, April 8.
The Pink Devils come into the sport on the again of a 1-0 win over Brentford at house on April 5. They’re fourth within the league desk, stage on factors with third-placed Newcastle United.
Everton, in the meantime, are undefeated of their earlier 4 video games, profitable twice. They made a wonderful comeback in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur of their final recreation to attract 1-1 at Goodison Park on April 3. The Toffees are sixteenth within the league desk, simply above the relegation zone on purpose distinction.
Whereas Everton have proven some enchancment beneath Sean Dyche in current occasions, Sutton has backed United to beat them on Saturday. In his column for the BBC, he wrote:
“Manchester United are something however free-flowing in the mean time however they nonetheless discovered a method of beating Brentford on Wednesday. United are in a good place to make the highest 4 with Tottenham hitting the buffers a bit, however it’s important they preserve pushing on, particularly at house.”
He added:
“Everton is not going to make it simple for them and, since Dyche took cost on the finish of January, they carry extra of a menace now, particularly from set-plays – however I nonetheless see United edging this.”
Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Everton
Everton supervisor Sean Dyche on Manchester United striker
Wout Weghorst joined Manchester United on a six-month mortgage from Burnley in January. He has made some good contributions by way of his work price however the Dutchman’s skill in entrance of the purpose has been criticized for the reason that transfer.
Sean Dyche managed Weghorst at Burnley after the striker joined the membership from VfL Wolfsburg in January 2022. Talking concerning the Dutchman forward of Everton’s conflict in opposition to United, Dyche mentioned (by way of Metro):
“He’s an excellent participant. He labored very onerous, very skilled, completely different managers search for various things. I actually wouldn’t underestimate him as a participant. I feel he’s an excellent participant, that’s why we took him in at Burnley.”
He added:
“Gamers deserve an opportunity and he’s an excellent professional. He was once I was at Burnley with him. I hope he’s not such a great professional if he performs on Saturday!”
Weghorst has contributed two targets and two assists in 19 video games for Manchester United.
