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Manchester United travel to Merseyside to face Everton on Monday night and we have picked out a three-leg bet builder for this Premier League clash.
United will be aiming to make it five victories from six in what will be the Red Devils’ first-ever visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The men from Manchester’s winning run came to an end with last week’s draw at lowly West Ham, but Michael Carrick’s men will take confidence from the fact they are now five games unbeaten run.
It will be an intriguing game on the banks of the Mersey as the Toffees are struggling to settle at their new ground, having not won at home since a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in early December.
Selections
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Both teams to score @ 13/20
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Bryan Mbeumo for 1+ shots at goal @ 3/8
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James Garner to be carded @ 15/4
Pays 9/1
Everton suffer defensive woes at home
While Everton have impressed on the road this season, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
With Jake O’Brien deployed at right-back and Jarrad Branthwaite only just returning from a long-term injury, the Blues’ backline has appeared shaky when the onus is on the team to play with purpose at home as opposed to sitting back.
United, meanwhile, have found the net in all of their away matches since the end of September and so the Red Devils will be confident of scoring against the Toffees.
Backing both teams to score may prove a smart move as, while the Toffees have been conceding, they have also been putting the ball in the back of the net.
Everton’s last five games have featured goals from both sides and this may well prove to be the case again.
Leg 1: Both teams to score @ 13/20
Mbeumo to test home keeper Pickford
Playing away from home, United should get opportunities to counter-attack Everton on Monday.
If the Red Devils get the chance to pounce on any errors from the home side and surge forward, Bryan Mbeumo will almost certainly be involved and looks a sound bet to record one or more shots against the Toffees.
Only four players in the Premier League have had more efforts on goal than the United’s former Brentford forward this season. Mbeumo has hit 46 shots and scored nine goals so far.
Leg 2: Bryan Mbeumo for 1+ shots at goal @ 3/8
Garner likely to go in the book
James Garner has taken on more responsibility this season and has proved to be a key player for Everton.
Playing in different roles, the midfielder’s versatility has been crucial and means Garner is often in the thick of the action.
The United academy graduate has picked up six yellow cards for the Blues this campaign and may be a smart pick to be booked as attempting to break up United’s play could lead to fouls in the centre of the park.
Leg 3: James Garner to be carded @ 15/4