The Everton fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are feeling very optimistic about this weekend’s clash against Man Utd…
Whilst Everton have had a mixed few weeks, their start to the season has been very impressive – and Ronald Koeman looks likely to lead his side into a European finish this season.
Man Utd, conversely, have struggled so far this campaign – with Jose Mourinho failing to get the best out of a team that was invested heavily into over the summer.
The game on Sunday, then, is a fixture that Koeman should go into expecting to win – and the Everton fans are feeling confident that the Toffees could run away with it.
Koeman, however, will have to ensure that his team selection is perfect – and he must make sure that his side bounce back from a disappointing result last weekend.
With that said, Koeman must field this Everton XI to defeat Man United on Sunday…
GK – Maarten Stekelenburg
Marteen Stekelenburg is Everton’s undisputed number 1 – and he will start against Man Utd.
He will be required to be in top form in order to ward off the looming Man Utd attack.
LB – Leighton Baines
After struggling for fitness over the last few years, Baines is finally back in the Everton team on a permanent basis.
He is still as consistent as ever.
CB – Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams has been impressive in the heart of the Everton defence since his arrival – and he will need to be on form again against Man Utd.
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Phil Jagielka has been pretty disappointing recently, but given a lack of other options for Koeman – he will likely play against Man Utd.
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RB – Seamus Coleman
Seamus Coleman has been pretty consistent in the Premier League so far this season, and looks nailed on to face Man Utd.
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Gareth Barry was back in the side at the weekend, and will likely retain his place on Sunday.
He deserves far more credit for the role that he plays, and has been fairly consistent this season.
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Idrissa Gueye has been the standout performer in the Everton first team this season – and will be absolutely vital against the likes of Ibrahimovic and Mata.
He will need to snuff out the opposition attacks and ensure that the Everton defence is not left exposed.
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Aaron Lennon looked fairly good at the weekend, and his experience will be important this weekend.
He will need to work hard and back up his defence when called upon.
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Ross Barkley needs to have a good season this year, and whilst he hasn’t reached the levels expected of him quite yet – he does appear to be improving.
Everton won’t get many chances, so he needs to be on his game.
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Yannick Bolasie has been very hit and miss this season – but he will definitely need to be good against Man Utd.
His electric pace will be important, but he needs to work on his consistency. The Everton fans in the Tavern are beginning to grow frustrated.
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Romelu Lukaku was, simply put, not good enough against Southampton.
He needs to start bagging a few more goals again – and what better place to start that process than against the manager that unceremoniously dumped him at Chelsea.
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