By Francis Onyach - Reporter
24 November 2025 - Manchester United’s Monday night meeting with Everton at Old Trafford presents an entertaining encounter that fans look forward to.
Ruben Amorim’s side arrive on the back of an impressive unbeaten run, five league matches without defeat and a growing sense that their season is finally gathering momentum.
The football is sharper, the pressing more coordinated, and Old Trafford – bruised and restless in recent matches- is beginning to sound like the theatre of dreams it once was. For Amorim, a sixth game unbeaten would not just be a statistic; it would be another marker that his ideas are taking shape in English football’s most demanding environment.
On the opposite end stands a familiar figure. David Moyes, once tasked with succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson, returns as Everton manager with the Toffees quietly rebuilding their identity and their league position. His second spell on Merseyside has already brought greater stability, a clearer defensive structure, and a belief that Everton can look up the table rather than over their shoulders.
A statement result at Old Trafford, a ground where Everton have rarely prospered in recent decades, would accelerate that target and add an extra layer of belief for a manager whose United tenure never truly ignited.
Recent results underline the fine margins separating the two. United’s unbeaten streak has been built on a blend of resilience and late drama, including battling draws against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham that showcased both their attacking threat and defensive frailties.
Everton, meanwhile, travels with renewed confidence after a 2–0 home win over Fulham that snapped a winless run.
Amorim has most of his key players available but still has to manage one or two fitness doubts, particularly around recent signings who have quickly become central to his game model.
The attacking burden is expected to fall on the likes of Matheus Cunha and Brian Mbeumo, with Casemiro offering control and drive from midfield.
At the back, long-term absentee Lisandro Martínez is expected to be back, even though he may not start.
Matthijs Deligt has cemented his place in the centre of defence, with Luke Shaw and Lenny Yoro on either side in a back three format preferred by their Portuguese manager.
Tactically, the matchup is compelling. Amorim’s United press high, look to dominate territory, and commit numbers between the lines, an approach that has thrilled supporters but also left them vulnerable to quick counters when possession is lost. Moyes is unlikely to turn this into an open contest.
Expect Everton to sit compact, funnel United wide, and spring forward through their wide players and late-arriving midfield runners, targeting those same transition moments that have troubled the hosts at times this season. Set pieces, too, could be decisive, with both sides carrying significant aerial threat and a recent history of tight scorelines in this fixture.
Beyond the tactics and tables, there is a psychological weight to the evening.
For United, winning these kinds of fixtures is the sign of a side genuinely ready to climb back into the elite, not just unbeaten, but ruthless when the opportunity presents itself. For Everton, a rare triumph at Old Trafford would signal that their steady rebuild under Moyes is ahead of schedule.
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