Man United vs Everton live: Cunha faces late fitness test for Premier League fixture after ‘accident in training’

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Ruben Amorim’s side look to keep up with rivals chasing the European places

Manchester United host Everton in the Premier League tonight as Ruben Amorim’s side look to cement their place in the race for European football.

The hosts begin the day in 10th place after a run of form that has seen them move just five points behind second with a game in hand, and recent wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton showed positive signs to suggest that United can challenge for Europe this term.

While the draws to Nottingham Forest and Tottenham reminded fans of some of the attacking and defensive struggles that have plagued Amorim’s side, United have benefitted from the mixed form of their rivals, and they welcome David Moyes’ side with the chance to move into the top four.

Everton’s own mixed form sees them in the bottom half of the table after four wins, four losses and three draws, but with players such as Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish, the Toffees are more than capable of upsetting United this evening.

Follow all the latest build-up and team news from Old Trafford below:

• Matheus Cunha sparks injury fears after missing Christmas lights event due to training ‘accident’
• Ruben Amorim defends decision to offload Rasmus Hojlund after Benjamin Sesko injury
• Ruben Amorim makes stance clear on Kobbie Mainoo’s Man United future: ‘The club comes first’

Manchester United vs Everton live

• Man Utd host Everton in the Premier League on Monday night, with kick-off at 8pm | Live on Sky Sport
• United begin the day in 10th place in the league
• Everton sit in 13th after beating Fulham last time out
• Davis Moyes returns to Old Trafford to face Ruben Amorim
• Matheus Cunha faces fitness test after 'accident in training'

Man Utd team news

Ruben Amorim has already announced that summer signing Benjamin Sesko will face “a few weeks” out with a knee issue, while Harry Maguire will also be out with a thing problem. United will have to make a late assessment on the fitness of Kobbie Mainoo too, with the midfielder having training on Friday morning. In more positive news, Lisandro Martinez could return to the matchday squad for the first time since February.

Manchester United vs Everton live

Manchester United host Everton in the Premier League tonight, with Ruben Amorim’s side looking to keep up the pace with the sides chasing European football.

Things may finally be looking up for the Portuguese after passing a year at the helm at Old Trafford, with wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton and draws against Forest and Tottenham meaning United have gone five matches unbeaten for the first time in his tenure.

However, those two draws provided a reminder of United’s recent struggles in both defence and attack, and they will be wary of the danger poised by David Moyes’ side tonight.

The Toffees arrive in Manchester with four wins, three draws and four losses to start the season, and while these results show that they’re prone to real peaks and troughs in form, the presence of players such as Iliman Ndiaye Jack Grealish means they’re always a threat.

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