5 reasons why Manchester United should fear Everton this weekend
Manchester United have often struggled to obtain desired results at Goodison Park in the pastThree-points don’t come easy anymore in the Premier League! Fresh from a drubbing at the hands of Arsenal at the Emirates, things won’t be getting any easier for Louis van Gaal’s Red Army as they prepare for another tough outing at Goodison Park. Having lost just one game so far, Everton have given early signs of having added a bit more pragmatism to their game this season.Roberto Martinez’s current Everton squad has surely seen out the tough transition phase as they finally have an assured defensive unit to go hand in hand with what is already an immensely creative attacking lineup. The current state of the Premier League table suggests every team – even Sunderland and Newcastle – can go out and pull off an unlikely win on any given night. Although here’s especially why, Manchester United should really be worried about facing the Merseyside Blues this weekend.
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Here are some interesting stats that must have featured in Louis van Gaal’s preparatory notes ahead of the game this weekend:
1. Everton have beaten the last three Manchester United managers – Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes and Louis van Gaal – in a row at Goodison Park.
2. In those 3 consecutive wins, Everton have not conceded a single goal.
3. Everton won the three games with an average of 40 percent possession.
What these stats tell you is – Everton don’t need the ball to beat Manchester United. They certainly will not be intimidated by Manchester United. All in all, Everton feel invincible when they play Manchester United on their home turf.