November 29th 2024.
According to football pundit Paul Merson, Everton is looking particularly strong this season, possessing a certain 'X-factor'. He also has a prediction for their upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United, and he admits to having a 'sneak feeling' about how it will turn out.
The Red Devils are heading into the clash as clear favorites, as they seek to secure three points in Ruben Amorim's first home fixture since taking over as manager. However, their last Premier League game against Ipswich Town ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw, which has left them in 12th place in the league table with only 16 points.
On the other hand, Everton, led by Sean Dyche, are currently in 15th place with 11 points after a goalless draw against Brentford in their previous Premier League match. Merson shared his thoughts on the upcoming battle between the two teams, stating, "Nothing changed for Manchester United last week, in my opinion."
He goes on to say that Ipswich was the superior team in their last match, and even Amorim seemed taken aback by the result. Merson believes that if United doesn't start winning games, Amorim will have to face a flood of questions, whether he likes it or not, simply because of the huge expectations that come with managing such a high-profile club in the Premier League.
Merson also expresses some doubts about United's new system under Amorim, stating that at a certain point in their last match, it seemed like Ipswich were the bigger club and not United. He does acknowledge that many of United's players were away on international duty, which may have affected their performance, but he also believes that if they had played one of the top teams in the league, they would have been defeated by a significant margin.
However, Merson also acknowledges that Everton is a team that always has a surprise in store, with a special 'X-factor' that sets them apart. He believes that they will have at least one match this season where they will exceed expectations and surprise everyone. Despite his prediction of a United win, he admits to having a 'sneak feeling' about Everton and believes that they may give the Red Devils a run for their money. Ultimately, Merson's prediction for the match is a 2-0 win for United, but he wouldn't be surprised if Everton manages to pull off an upset.
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