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Amorim expects United to be more dominant one year after first game in charge

Manchester United host Everton in the Premier League tonight as Ruben Amorim’s side look to cement their place in the race for European football.

The hosts begin the day in 10th place after a run of form that has seen them move just five points behind second with a game in hand, and recent wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton showed positive signs to suggest that United can challenge for Europe this term.

While the draws to Nottingham Forest and Tottenham reminded fans of some of the attacking and defensive struggles that have plagued Amorim’s side, United have benefitted from the mixed form of their rivals, and they welcome David Moyes’ side with the chance to move into the top four.

Everton’s own mixed form sees them in the bottom half of the table after four wins, four losses and three draws, but with players such as Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish, the Toffees are more than capable of upsetting United this evening.

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Ruben Amorim has already announced that summer signing Benjamin Sesko will face “a few weeks” out with a knee issue, while Harry Maguire will also be out with a thing problem. United will have to make a late assessment on the fitness of Kobbie Mainoo too, with the midfielder having training on Friday morning. In more positive news, Lisandro Martinez could return to the matchday squad for the first time since February.

For the visitors, Jarrad Branthwaite is the main long-term absentee, with the England international likely out until next year after requiring surgery on a thigh injury. Nathan Patterson and Merlin Rohl will be out until next month after respective procedures related to groin and hernia issues.

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Head-to-head

These two sides have faced of 197 times in the past, with United winning 91, Everton winning 56 and 50 ending as draws.

United eased to a 4-0 victory in thus fixture last season in one of Amorim’s most encouraging games, though they subsequently drew 2-2 in the return fixture in February.

The Toffee’s last win in this fixture came in the league in April 2022, when they won 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Anthony Gordon.