On the last day of 2022, Everton visited Manchester City, and came up with a satisfactory but surprisingly draw 1:1. That gives hope to Frank Lampard’s men that they could resist again in Manchester. The Red Devils are in excellent shape before the first duel of the FA Cup Round 3, as they are enjoying their Cristiano Ronaldo-less era. So far, they have registered four consecutive wins, with a 9-0 goal difference in that period. Impressive.Welcome to United, @JackButland_One ✍️🔴#MUFC— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 6, 2023 On the other side, Everton’s draw at the Etihad is the only positive think they can register since the club football resumed following the World Cup tournament’s end. They lost to Bournemouth prior to Qatar, and continued their winless streak with a loss from Wolverhampton and thrashing at home to Brighton (4-1). They are in the red zone again and tonight’s potential defeat could be Frank Lampard’s last game as an Everton coach.“I have enjoyed pretty much every bit of it. I’m not going to sit here and say the pressure is not huge because that is the case at a Premier League club. But as much as Tuesday was tough for the fans and the players because it was one of those nights, when you play for a club with this passion and size, it comes with the territory. You have got to be big and stand up to it” admitted Lampard.United after Monaco defender, but Maguire will stayThings are far from gloomy at the Old Trafford. Coach Erik Ten Hag is pleased with his team’s recent results, he is (again) looking at the transfer market for new reinforcement, after he just got one – Jack Butland. Crystal Palace player just signed for the Red Devils on a loan until June 2023, since Newcastle United recalled Martin Dubravka in January. He could be in contention for tonight’s game, but it’s more likely that De Gea will be between the sticks. Ten Hag still cannot count on Jadon Sancho and Ronny van de Beck, the Brazilian Anthony is a question mark, while the Frenchman Anthony Martial will be in the team even though he got a knock in the previous match against Bournemouth in the Premier League. A place in the attack has been reserved for him alongside the ever-improving Marcus Rashford. The Toffies will be without the services of James Garner, Michael Keane, Andros Townsend and Nathan Patterson. Amado Onana and Anthony Gordon return to the team. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6928878##
