Manchester, England – Monday na the day wey the Red Devils go face the Toffees at Old Trafford, and the stakes no fit higher. Na 8pm (20:00 GMT) the battle go commence, and e be like say both teams dey ready to fight for three juicy points.
Manchester United don dey enjoy one better form, as dem don dey unbeaten for five matches under Ruben Amorim. But no be only wins, oh! Dem don draw their last two matches against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham. Na win for this match fit catapult dem enter the top four position, and Bryan Mbeumo’s goals don dey shine for dem lately.
As for Everton, dem dey just three points behind Man United in this loaded table. Manager David Moyes go surely want do am well against him former club, no be so? With his second coming as the gaffer, Everton don steady dey climb up the table, and him don talk say dem dey work to find solid ground. (E no go easy, but na perseverance we dey use show ourselves).
This game na special one, as e dey mark one year since Amorim enter charge. Wetin we don see from him, a bumpy ride as e start with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich, then finish 15th last season (no be small wahala, I go hear you say).
Despite the lows, Amorim dey optimistic. “Consistency na the key,” he tok. He don try to balance the pressure with encouragement for his players say every match na like the last one wey dem go play.
Matheus Cunha, United forward, don also praise Amorim work, say na him support don help am secure a spot for Brazil national team ahead of next year World Cup. “This club should dey among the best always,” Cunha yarn, sweet talk no be for mouth only, e mean am.
The Toffees don get motivational boost after bringing back Moyes, and he don dey instill confidence into the squad. “We dey try to stabilize,” him talk before the match. Just like typical Naija men, e sabi say no be magic go change every wahala at once. (Patience na virtue, abeg).
Last time these two meet, na six matches ago, United don dey unbeaten, so Everton need something serious to turn dem luck around. And na wetin time go tell, whether Moyes fit break that jinx or the Red Devils go continue to reign.
Fred don dey see stars as he dey prepare for this clash, but Benjamin Sesko go miss out after getting injured before the international break. Also Harry Maguire dey sidelined after him injury in the drawn match against Spurs.
Fans go dey expect a thrilling showdown as both teams go clash for this fierce battle on Monday night. Will Man United continue their good run or does Everton get what e take to surprise dem? We go need popcorn for the drama wey await!
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