Manchester United vs Everton Prediction: Resurgent Reds to continue unbeaten run?

Manchester United return to Premier League action on Monday night, hoping to preserve their unbeaten run when they welcome Everton to Old Trafford (20:00 BST, live on Sky Sports Main Event).

United kept their five-game unbeaten streak alive against Spurs last time out, thanks to a late Matthijs de Ligt equaliser, while the Toffees enjoyed a convincing 2-0 win over Fulham prior to the international break. Read on for my Manchester United vs Everton prediction, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

Ruben Amorim was unable to put a specific time frame on Benjamin Sesko's return, after the striker picked up an injury in the draw with Spurs, meaning that Joshua Zirkzee could be drafted in for his first league start of the season or Matheus Cunha will be asked to lead the line.

Harry Maguire has been ruled out of Monday's encounter due to injury, while Kobbie Mainoo also missed training on Friday, signalling doubts that the midfielder will be available for selection here. Amorim stated that Lisandro Martinez was 'close' to a return but this game is expected to come too soon for the Argentina international.

As for Everton, David Moyes has confirmed that Merlin Rohl will miss the trip to Old Trafford after the midfielder underwent a minor operation for a hernia issue.

Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined after having hamstring surgery last month, along with fellow defender Nathan Patterson.

Manchester United vs Everton Odds

United are 8/11 to win their fifth consecutive game at Old Trafford, giving them an implied win probability of 57.9%, while Everton are 18/5 and the draw can be backed at 3/1.

Bryan Mbeumo is favourite to score anytime at 6/4, while Thierno Barry is shortest-priced for the visitors at 11/4.

Match Result and Both Teams to Score - Manchester United & Yes @ 23/10

The form book, on paper, suggests that United should win this game. They're unbeaten in their last five, and haven't lost at Old Trafford this term in the league, winning each of their last four contests at the Theatre of Dreams.

However, speaking as a United fan, I'm still unsure what we're going to get from this United side, despite the fact I think they have started to turn a corner. You could argue they were fortunate to escape from Nottingham Forest and Spurs with draws, but so many United sides of the past decade would have crumbled emphatically, so I think a bit of credit is due there.

Historically speaking, United have an excellent record against Everton at Old Trafford, winning each of their last four home matches against the Toffees, which does make me think Moyes' men are due a win in Manchester.

But, I'm going to back Ruben's Reds to get the job done and claim all three points. I fancy Everton to get on the scoresheet given the fact that both teams have scored in each of United's last four league matches.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to receive a card @ 3/1

At 3/1, this looks a cracking price.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall leads the Premier League with five cards in just 10 appearances - along with Lucas Paqueta and Sasa Lukic - and the former Chelsea man has shown that he loves to get stuck in, averaging 3.0 tackles and fouls-per-game.

If United can keep the ball, frustration could boil over for Dewsbury-Hall in that midfield battle, finding his way into the referee's notebook.

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