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Manchester United host Everton looking to put their derby defeat of six days ago behind them.
The Red Devils were outclassed by their neighbours as they lost more ground in the race for the Champions League with a spot in the top four looking further away than ever as the season enters its final 11 games. Erik ten Hag's side did enjoy a dominant victory over Everton back in November.
That clash will be best remembered for Alejandro Garnacho's overhead kick, which was lauded as one of the best goals in Premier League history. Whilst United's European hopes hang by a thread the Toffees are, once again, looking to ensure their top flight status.
A reduction in their points deduction has aided their cause and they enjoy a five point buffer to the bottom three. Wins for Everton at Old Trafford have been hard to come by though and the Merseysiders head to Manchester as firm underdogs.
Dyche maintains, despite their season-long struggles, that United are "still a strong outfit" and there are "no 'gimmes' at Old Trafford just like across football".
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Erik ten Hag and United will, once again, be without the injured Rasmus Hojlund, leaving them to plug gaps in attack. The Dutchman has bemoaned their injury crisis and maintains the team would be looked on very different if they could call on their main stars throughout the year.
He said: "It tells that we are in the right direction. So imagine we had many more players available and not setbacks and injuries, could easy have 75 wins and that tells the bright future of this team. When you compare it with other managers, other teams, or previous managers in this big club you can see there is a bright future.
The Argentine scored one of the best goals in Premier League history against Everton (Getty Images)"It is a good balance in ages in this squad. Young players, middle aged players, imagine when they are available, could easily have won from 100 games 75. It is a big difference with the stats you mentioned."
When is Man Utd v Everton
The Red Devils host the Toffees, who will only have to make a short trip, on Saturday March 9.
Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 12.30pm.
How can I watch it?
TNT Sports will be your place to go for the lunchtime kick-off.
Coverage will begin at on TNT Sports 1 at 11am with plenty of build-up. Those who can't get in front of a TV can keep up with the game on their phones, tablets and laptops provided they are subscribers.
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