Phil Jones explains David Moyes’ four-point Everton blueprint for Man Utd match, one thing must be ‘spot on’ from him

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Ruben Amorim has been warned about what he can expect from former Manchester United manager David Moyes when his Red Devils side host Everton next Monday.

The Red Devils have been out of action since Manchester United’s 2-2 comeback draw against Tottenham ahead of the November international break.

Ruben Amorim has seen several United first-team players leave Old Trafford and represent their respective countries for their World Cup qualifiers.

However, the 40-year-old United manager will be keen to see the Red Devils return to winning ways after picking up draws against Tottenham and Nottingham Forest.

United had won three Premier League matches in a row before dropping points to Nottingham Forest at City Ground and Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Phil Jones knows exactly what Everton manager David Moyes will do against Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim

Manchester United are seventh in the Premier League table and the Red Devils are only one point behind fourth-place Sunderland after 11 league matches this season.

Everton, on the other hand, are 13th in the Premier League and David Moyes’ side are three points adrift of United ahead of their visit to Old Trafford next week.

Speaking on Manchester United’s ‘Inside Carrington’ podcast, Phil Jones believes that Moyes will execute a four-point plan against Ruben Amorim’s side.

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“Yeah, I think you know how a David Moyes team, Everton’s going to set up,” he said.

“It will be a low block, disciplined, well-structured out of possession and try and hit United on those counters.”

Phil Jones added that United manager Amorim should be aware of Moyes’ tactics and he must make sure that one approach is “spot on” with his plan for Monday.

“And I think it’s up to, and I’m sure Ruben will work on that during the week, that it’s up to Man United now to make sure the rest offence is spot on and sustain in attacks and try and break the low block down and be creative in the final third,” he continued.

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Former Man Utd defender Phil Jones explains what David Moyes’ Everton side could do with a low block

United have won three of their last five Premier League matches, while Everton have lost twice, won twice and picked up a draw in their last five league fixtures.

Phil Jones broke down what a side like Everton could do if they play with a low block under Moyes and the threat the Toffees could pose against United at Old Trafford.

“You have to shift the ball really quickly from side to side,” he explained.

“And if it’s staggered and it’s slow and laboured, then you’re not going to shift them.

“And I also think it’s important to have people who want to run beyond the ball, even in a low block.”

Jones added: “People think if you’re in a low block, then it’s okay to try and occupy little different positions in the pitch.

“You still have to have people who want to go beyond the ball, because then that sort of dislikes, you know, if a number 10 is running to the edge of the box, the centre-half’s got to go with him.

“So, it creates space for other people.”

The Red Devils’ first match in the post-November international break against Everton is slated for an 8pm kick-off time in the UK at Old Trafford.