Everton head to Old Trafford this weekend to take on Manchester United in the Premier League and according to Michael Owen, the Toffees are going to return empty-handed.
Everton have won their previous four away matches in the league but Owen feels Man United’s momentum from their emphatic 9-0 win over Southampton should be enough to see them through this weekend.
He told BetVictor: “Manchester United’s 9-0 thrashing of Southampton will be long remembered by the Old Trafford faithful.
“Their home form has been a bit of a concern this season, so winning so emphatically will build the confidence that they need if they are to go on a winning run there.
“Everton’s fine season continued with an away win at Leeds midweek. The Toffees are well in the race for Europe and with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, it would be no surprise to me if they got there.
“Everton have won their last four on the road, however, this will be their hardest test since that run began. United seem full of confidence just now.
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“They are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 matches against Everton in all competitions and I think they’ll just edge this one in what should be an entertaining match.”
Everton have been on a roll so far this season but have lost two out of their last five Premier League games. And, on the other hand, Man United have tasted only one defeat in the same number of games.
Ancelotti’s side does have the firepower to cause trouble to United’s backline but the likes Maguire and Lindelof will feel kinda invincibles after their win vs the Saints. And this confidence, like Owen said, could be a major factor in the outcome of Saturday’s game.
