We launch Saturday's action in the Premier League at the Goodison Park as Everton entertains Manchester United. The home side, after such a blistering start, has slumped taking into account their recent results. Nonetheless, they're still better than their opponents with regards to the league standings.

The Mancunians possess the better head-to-head record with 27 wins compared to The Toffees' 7 wins across 46 games. However, The Toffees, unbeaten in three, will be highly confident heading into this game. On a personal level, both managers will be intent upon getting a win against the other with their last and only meeting ending in a draw. Who manages to carve out a victory this Saturday?

Rough patch at Blue half of Merseyside

Ancelotti and his troops looked like world-beaters in their opening five games. The Toffees copped 13 points from those games, comfortably seating at the top of the table. However, the reality is slowly setting into the hearts of the Everton faithful as they head into this game in search of their first win in three.

The absence of certain key players has cost them dearly, most especially in their most league game away at Newcastle United. In this game, Callum Wilson's brace trumped Calvert-Lewin's late goal as the home side ran out 2-1 winners. This would be the first time Carlo Ancelotti lose back-to-back league games since 2016. As such, he and his boys alike would be keen on getting a result from this game.

Under-par Reds in desperate need of positive results

Manchester United still hasn't gotten their rhythm in the league with the Reds still at the bottom half of the table after six games played. Their Champions League performance has been totally different from that of their league's as they top Group H having beaten two of the four semifinalists in last season's UCL campaign.

Last weekend, they conceded defeat to Arsenal at the Old Trafford- a place the Gunners hadn't managed a victory since 2006. Aubameyang's penalty in the second half proved to be the decider as the home side recorded their third loss of the season. This dreadful performance also went into the midweek, losing to 4th place Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1. Profound changes are needed for Ole and his troops with lots of people calling for the Norwegian's removal.

Everton vs Manchester United Team News

Brazilian winger Richarlison is expected to sit this one out as he's still serving a suspension. Coleman and Godfrey are the two major injury casualties for the home side. With regards to the away side, Telles is the only major absentee as he's self-isolating after contacting the coronavirus.

Everton possible starting XI:

Pickford; Digne, Mina, Keane, Kenny; Allan, Doucoure, Gomes; Rodriguez, Bernard, Calvert-Lewin

Manchester United possible starting XI:

De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Pogba, McTominay; Rashford, Fernandes, Greenwood; Martial

Everton vs Manchester United Prediction: 1-1

A loss for Ole at Goodison Park might all but confirm his removal as the Man United boss. However, the home side would also be intent on getting their first win in four league games. This sets this match up nicely for those that are watching it neutrally.

It should be noted that their last two games finished with a 1-1 draw and history might as well repeat itself this Saturday.