Sky Sports pundit Joleon Lescott predicts result of Everton v Manchester United Premier League clash
Joleon Lescott has predicted his former Everton side to pick up three points against Manchester United when the two sides meet on Sunday evening.
The Premier League has thrown up a rare 7pm fixture that will see the Toffees hosting Erik ten Hag’s men who are on the back of a 6-3 defeat against Manchester City.
Lescott, a Sky Sports pundit expects Frank Lampard to add further misery to the Dutchman and get maximum points from their encounter.
He told Livescore, “This is a real tough game for both Everton and Manchester United for different reasons.
“At home against the Red Devils, the Goodison Park crowd will be well up for it and the Toffees’ run of two straight victories has been massive for the mood at the club.
“I’m going to go with my heart and back my old team to claim another win.
“Prediction: Everton 1-0 Manchester United.”
Winnable clash
Manchester United have struggled in most games than they haven’t in the Premier League this season.
Barring Arsenal and Liverpool, they have been bang average and sometimes even woeful, as was the case against Brentford and Manchester City.
On the other hand, Everton seem to be doing something special under Frank Lampard and the players have responded well to his coaching.
Most of the new signings have fit in well and they’ve become an absolute force at the back and extremely difficult to break down.
Conor Coady and James Tarkowski have undoubtedly been the centre-back pairing of the season thus far and we’re expecting another valiant effort from them.
The midfield has also been impressive, with Alex Iwobi and Amadou Onana clearly performing at their best and that’s resulted in a remarkable rise in form for the Toffees.