FM Preview: Manchester United v Everton 23 Apr 2011

Last updated : 22 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester United v Everton fixture

Everton face a trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Toffees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 49 and win only 18 of the 87 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2009, with Manchester United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Everton 3 - 3 Man. Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 20 Feb Everton 3 - 1 Man. Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Man. Utd. 3-0 Everton Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 19 Apr Man. Utd. 0 - 0 Everton F.A. Cup
2008/2009 Sat 31 Jan Man. Utd. 1 - 0 Everton Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 25 Oct Everton 1 - 1 Man. Utd. Premier League
2007/2008 Sun 23 Dec Man. Utd. 2 - 1 Everton Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. The Red Devils have scored 10 and conceded 2 during this period.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Toffees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Manchester United are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 70 points from the 33 games played.

Everton's total of 47 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester United 6 4 1 1 9 4 13
Everton 6 4 2 0 12 5 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Red Devils, as the Toffees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester United Won 13 successive home games.
14 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Everton Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.

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