Pundit makes Everton v Manchester United Premier League clash prediction
Michael Ball believes that Everton can get something from their game against Manchester United on Saturday, 8 April.
He admits that all is not completely well at Old Trafford and the Toffees can look to capitalise on it and extend their unbeaten run.
The Red Devils are just as desperate for the points as their opponents as they’re looking to finish in the top four.
Ball told the Liverpool Echo, “Old Trafford is always difficult but they’ll be afraid of playing against Everton. We’re unbeaten in four and we’re going there needing to win.
“We’re not going to let them swan around the football pitch like we have done previously. We’ve got to be switched on and show willingness, desire and be a little bit cuter in certain moments, and I’m sure we’ll give Manchester United a game.
“You’ve got to have that belief that you can get something otherwise there’s no point turning up. I’m more hopeful than I was months ago. Not everything is rosy at Old Trafford, they’re doing okay but if they’ve not scored after 20 minutes, can we feed off that and make it difficult for Man United and get something out of it?”
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Sean Dyche will ask his side to be compact and undoubtedly the motive will be to do everything they can to avoid defeat.
However, they can be a torture to deal with on the break given their pacey wide players and the likes of Ellis Simms or Demarai Gray providing attacking outlets.
United have struggled since they won the Carabao Cup and are not winning games as convincingly as they used with a number of their players failing to show up.
On the other hand, most of the regular starters at Everton look to have improved under Dyche’s stewardship and that’s a sign that things are heading in the right direction.
In the past, the Toffees have caused upsets against United and they will fancy their chances of making it a hard game for them once again.
The Toffees are on the brink of getting relegated at the end of the season, according to a Super Computer prediction and a point at Old Trafford can make the world of difference.