Abdoulaye Doucoure dropped, four changes – Confirmed Everton XI vs Manchester United
Everton have made four changes to their starting lineup to take on Manchester United, with Fabian Delph making his first start since December.
Captain Seamus Coleman is back in the side following illness, replacing Jonjoe Kenny at right back from the start, while Delph starts in midfield alongside returning Allan.
Michael Keane also starts with Jarrad Branthwaite, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Mason Holgate dropping out of the lineup.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin starts up front despite a ten-game scoring drought, while Alex Iwobi keeps his place in the side too after deputising in midfield against Burnley.
Anthony Gordon also keeps his place, while Richarlison will look to add to his two goals in midweek.
Confirmed Everton XI: Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Mykolenko; Allan, Delph; Gordon, Iwobi, Richarlison; Calvert-Lewin
Must win
There’s no denying that this is a must-win game today for Everton, and Lampard has gone with a team he clearly trusts ahead of making major changes.
The Toffees have lost six of their last seven games in the Premier League, but their home form has been relatively good under Lampard since his arrival.
They dismantled Leeds and got a big win over Newcastle last time out, while they suffered with narrow defeats to Manchester City and Wolves.
If they’re to secure the points they need in this game, the team need to ensure they maintain their discipline after receiving three red cards in their last four games in all competitions.
They’re struggling in front of goal but Manchester United have been inconsistent too, so they must make use of home advantage and poor form of their opponents to do all they can and try to save themselves.
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