David Moyes was singled out by Alex Ferguson as the chosen one. The Scot failed to meet expectations after 11 years as a very steady Everton manager, at United there were 11 Premier League defeats and 7th place, the worst season in 24 years. Compared to the last two seasons, this is not too bad. On Saturday, Moyes will use the opportunity against Manchester United to “set things straight”. Former bottom strugglers Everton now have everything it takes to sink United at Goodison Park.
With David Moyes at the helm at Everton, the Toffees have won four of their last five Premier League games. Liverpool were sent home with a shock injury after a 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby, with Virgil van Dijk trying to explain it away with a “this was their cup final”.
With Moyes at the helm, Everton have played like every game was a cup final.
Ruben Amorim has lost 8 of 14 Premier League games, heading for his weakest season since relegation in 1974. The Portuguese introduced a radical change in style of play to a 3-4-3 formation and has caused a buzz in the dressing room after the transformation does not yield results.
A Manchester United in disarray, key players out injured and strikers vaccinated against scoring, travel to Goodison Park for David Moyes’ Everton brimming with confidence. On the lawn, in the stands.
Moyes has secured 13 points in six games as Everton manager, just 1 fewer than Amorim has collected in 14 Premier League games. This with the team that barely stayed above the relegation line with Sean Dyche.
Sorry to have to say it United supporters, but everything points to Manchester United being sent home from Goodison Park without a point.
