Match facts, team news and quotes ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park.
TEAM NEWS
Summer signing Steven Naismith is in line for his competitive debut against Manchester United on Monday. The former Rangers player is one of two arrivals at Goodison Park so far, with midfielder Steven Pienaar returning from Tottenham. Marouane Fellaini (groin) and fellow midfielder Darron Gibson (thigh) have both recovered from injury.
Robin van Persie goes straight into the Manchester United squad. Last season's Golden Boot winner completed his move from Arsenal in time to beat the registration deadline, although after a lack of match practice, may be on the bench. Shinji Kagawa could also make his debut but Sir Alex Ferguson has problems in defence where Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans (both foot) and Phil Jones (back) are all ruled out.
MANAGER QUOTES
David Moyes: “We'd already sold Joseph Yobo and Tim Cahill so it wasn't a necessity (to sell Jack Rodwell) this year but I felt it was the right thing and it will give us a little bit of a chance of looking around to see what we can do. I am happy with Steven Naismith and Steven Pienaar and while you wouldn’t expect me to talk about other players – it is wrong to talk about players at other clubs – we are out there actively trying to bring at least another couple of players to the club.”
Sir Alex Ferguson: "Robin is a world-class striker with a proven record in England and in European football. His talents need no introduction to our fans. His movement, finishing and all-round ability are outstanding. This is the best league in the world. Messi wouldn’t score 72 goals in this league. We need a finished player. Scholes and Giggs are coming to the end and we need maturity. That's why Robin is very important now. We never thought we'd get Van Persie. I couldn't see us getting him, but when he refused a new contract, that's when we acted."
MATCH FACTS
Manchester United scored more headed goals in 2011-12 than any other Premier League side (16).
Everton have won just one of the last 14 Premier League games against Manchester United (W1 D4 L9).
In the last two seasons, Manchester United have been two goals ahead going into the final 10 minutes against Everton on two occasions and drawn.
Manchester United recorded the best chance conversion rate (19%) and shooting accuracy (52%) in the 2011-12 Premier League.
Everton are unbeaten in their last nine Premier League games (W5 D4) and they have won seven of their last eight at Goodison Park.
Manchester United’s last three Premier League away games ended with a 1-0 scoreline (one win, two defeats).
The Red Devils earned more points away from home in the Premier League than any other team last season (42).
Nikica Jelavic was Everton’s top-scorer in the 2011-12 Premier League (nine goals), despite only playing his first game in February.
David De Gea ended last season with the best saves-to-shots ratio in the Premier League (77.9%).
Wayne Rooney has scored 14 goals in his last 14 Premier League games.
Rooney has netted 10 goals in his last nine Premier League games in August.
MATCH ODDS
Everton 10/3, Manchester United 5/6, Draw 13/5.
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