Considering the form Manchester United are in right now, a trip to Goodison Park to face David Moyes’ Everton is probably the last thing they want.
Everton are leaving Goodison Park at the end of the season so it’s a cauldron right now and when Man Utd visit, it’s always a cup final-like occasion.
Ruben Amorim’s flailing team is already behind Everton in the standings and the Toffees start that game as genuine favourites to win.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 14 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 30 | |
| 15 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 29 | |
| 16 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 27 |
However, that might not happen if one Man Utd star can repeat his earlier heroics in a new position after earning Ruben Amorim’s endorsement.

A new role revitalises Joshua Zirkzee
Amad’s season-ending injury was the final blow to the hopes of Man Utd fans who had dreamt of achieving something at least in the Europa League.
Against Spurs, it forced Ruben Amorim to throw the dice and take the gamble that backfired so viciously earlier in the season- Joshua Zirkzee at No. 10.
Zirkzee was subbed off after 36 minutes that day against Newcastle to fans cheering it, a low point in the Man Utd career of the Dutchman.
However, Zirkzee’s performance in that role against Spurs couldn’t be more different as he glided around the field with effortless slickness.
Zirkzee’s performance in that role against Spurs, hinting that it might be his regular role going forward, so impressive was he in the hole behind the striker.
That performance came at the perfect time for the player because up next, he faces the team he had his best moment in English football against.
Zirkzee can repeat heroics vs Everton
It was against Everton that Joshua Zirkzee had the zenith of his short career at the club so far when he scored a brace in a 4-0 victory over the Toffees.
Amorim has lost four starters from that Everton game, including Marcus Rashford, who also scored a brace in that 4-0 win.
However, in Zirkzee, he retains the player who flourished then and is coming off a positive performance in tough circumstances at Spurs.
Granted, the circumstances have vastly changed at Everton as well after David Moyes’ arrival but confidence is a big thing in football, just ask Antony, who’s loving life at Real Betis.
If Zirkzee can breed that confidence and repeat his heroics vs Everton, this time in a new role against new management, it can kickstart his Man Utd career.
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