FM Preview: Everton v Manchester United 29 Oct 2011

Last updated : 28 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Everton v Manchester United fixture

Manchester United face a trip to Everton at Goodison Park at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 87 games played, Red Devils have recorded 27 wins, and Everton have come away with 41 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2010, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 23 Apr Man. Utd. 1 - 0 Everton Premier League
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

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

Recent respective form guides

Everton have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The Red Devils have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 11 goals, and let in 3.

Everton see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far,

Manchester United's total of 20 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Everton 6 2 0 4 7 11 6
Manchester United 6 3 2 1 12 10 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Although Manchester United have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Everton. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Everton Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Manchester United Undefeated in last 8 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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