This Saturday will mark a Premier League moment as Goodison Park will host its last Premier League game against Manchester United before Everton moves to the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season. With an emotional farewell and the fans making the best of the moment at their iconic stadium, Everton will be a tough test for Manchester United who sit in an embarrassing 15th in the Premier League, just 12 points off the relegation zone. Manchester United is still finding its way under Ruben Amorim after a difficult start to life.
Team News
Manchester United has faced a tough patch recently with results not going their way. A long injury list has just added to Amorim’s woes. Injuries to key players including Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer have forced Amorim to look for makeshift options and a youthful bench during last week's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham. Leny Yoro and Eriksen also missed the last game due to illness but the duo is expected to be back for the game.
On the other hand, Everton has built momentum under David Moyes since he resumed his reign back at the club. Everton will be looking to build on their recent successes as they haven’t lost a game during the last five. Meanwhile, Everton will be without their star forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin who has a thigh injury, while Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Mangala and Dwight McNeil will also be out.
Team Form
Everton have enjoyed a revival in recent weeks. Their recent performances were nothing but spirited. The latest victory was a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace. Moyes’ side has been picking up points steadily, and their back-to-back wins have provided a glimpse of a team on the up as they look a different team under former United manager, Moyes.
Conversely, Manchester United have been struggling to find consistency in the league. United have been able to gather only 14 points since Amorim arrived in November. United have no one to blame but themselves as they look like a disjointed team lacking team spirit and plenty of missed chances during the season ensured they sit in an embarrassing 15th position. Their lack of quality upfront will be a major issue for Amorim to resolve as their inability to score consistently has seen them slip further down the table.
Where to Watch
UK: TNT Sports, kick-off at 12:30 pm GMT
US: USA Network, with kick-off at 9:30am ET and 6:30 am PT
Final Thoughts
As Everton looks to celebrate their final chapter at Goodison Park, they’ll be relying on their current form and momentum to get some points off United. However, Manchester United must come together as a team and take responsibility if they hope to turn the tide in a season that has already seen too many disappointments. With both teams desperate for points, Saturday’s match promises to be a great game, offering a fitting farewell to one of England’s most storied grounds.