BBC pundit predicts Everton v Manchester United outcome

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Everton take on Manchester United in the Premier League this evening.

Pundit Mark Lawrenson has told BBC Sport that he thinks Manchester United will beat Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park this evening.

The Toffees had been on a strong run of six games without defeat under Allardyce, but that run came to an end on Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth.

Everton will be a little frustrated with Bournemouth’s deflected winner, but there was also some poor defending on show, and Allardyce will be keen to nip that in the bud quickly.

Sam Allardyce and Jose Mourinho

Today, Allardyce’s men take on Manchester United at Goodison Park, and will be hoping to make life even more difficult for Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho.

United could only draw 0-0 with Southampton over the weekend, and have now taken just three points from their last three Premier League games, slipping 14 points behind league leaders Manchester City.

The Red Devils will now be without striker Romelu Lukaku, with the injured forward missing a return to Merseyside, leaving Mourinho to consider reshuffling his pack.

Ahead of the game, pundit Mark Lawrenson has told BBC Sport that he thinks Everton will attempt to frustrate United, just as they did in the 0-0 draw with Chelsea last month.

Lawrenson added that United are struggling right now, but expects them to return with a win today, backing them for a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park.

“Everton lost their first league match under Sam Allardyce at Bournemouth last time out, but they were the victim of their own mistakes mostly,” said Lawrenson. “They have been on a super run under Allardyce generally, and he loves making it very hard for the big teams. Chelsea left Goodison frustrated and with only a point after the stalemate in December. That may well be the hosts’ template again.”

“Including the League Cup defeat at Bristol City, Manchester United are on a run of four games without a win. Manager Jose Mourinho has already said Marcus Rashford is tired, but he will likely have to play the youngster up front, with Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic injured. Having said all that, I expect United to come back to form with a bang. I think they will just turn the corner here,” he added.