Predicted Manchester United line-up v Everton

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Manchester United take on Everton on Sunday night in the unusual kick-off time of 7pm.

The late kick-off is to give United extra time to prepare after the long trip to Cyprus for Thursday’s Europa League game, with the players only returning to Manchester on Friday afternoon.

Everton will present a stern challenge, beating United 1-0 at Goodison Park last season, and they are unbeaten in their last six Premier League games, four draws and two wins.

The victories have come in their last two matches, against West Ham and Southampton, and they won’t roll over easily for United, who need to bounce back from last week’s derby defeat.

Predicted Manchester United line-up v Everton

United will likely make a handful of changes to the side which took on Omonia, with some players failing to seize their chances. The close proximity of the matches also means fitness must be taken into account.

David de Gea will start in goal as usual, while Diogo Dalot will also retain his place at right-back, after another impressive performance against Omonia in which he created six chances.

Raphael Varane is still working his way back to full fitness so United will most likely start with Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof again in central defence.

Then it is time for a change at left-back, with Luke Shaw returning to the side. He has replaced Tyrell Malacia at half-time in the past two matches, and has performed well.

Another big change may come in midfield. Christian Eriksen was a surprise starter against Omonia when he was due for a rest, and this could be because Erik ten Hag plans to sit him out against Everton.

The midfield will be a physical battle, and this may be a game for Scott McTominay to partner Casemiro, with Bruno Fernandes captaining the side.

Expect two changes in attack, with neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Jadon Sancho taking their chances against Omonia.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial will come in after impressive substitute displays in Cyrpus, joining Antony in the front three.