Everton V Man Utd [3 - 1] On Saturday 20th February

Rooney scored twice in midweek as United defeated AC Milan 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie and will be focused on defeating David Moyes' men to leapfrog Chelsea, who play later on Saturday.The England international is in frightening form, with 13 goals in 14 matches since failing to score against Everton in the reverse fixture in November.United should be wary though as the Toffees have already been influential in the title race this season, beating Carlo Ancelotti's side 2-1 and securing a hard-fought draw against Arsenal at the Emirates last month.History is not on Everton's side however, as they have lost 13 times at home to Sir Alex Ferguson's men in the Premier League era, more than any team in the competition's history.
A victory for Moyes' side would see them climb towards the Europa League qualification spots and would seriously dent United's hopes of retaining their Premier League crown.


Everton have suffered a fresh injury blow with the loss of key midfielder Tim Cahill for up to three weeks.
The Australian was forced off with a calf injury during the Toffees' Europa League victory over Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.His absence further depletes Moyes' options as it was revealed earlier this week that influential midfielder Marouane Fellaini will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.John Heitinga is available after missing the Sporting tie through ineligibility and Steven Pienaar returns to Premier League duty after suspension.Tony Hibbert (groin), Victor Anichebe (back) and loan signing Philippe Senderos (back) are still out but progressing and long-term absentee Phil Jagielka (knee) is also back in training.

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Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic will return to the United squad after a lengthy lay-off.Vidic has yet to play in 2010 after suffering a nerve problem in a leg, but after expressing some exasperation about the situation earlier this week, Ferguson has confirmed the Serbian will be available at Goodison Park.
Rio Ferdinand and Nani will both miss the crunch clash due to suspension.Ferdinand is sitting out the last match of his four-match ban, while Nani begins his three-match domestic suspension for a straight red card against Aston Villa.The suspended pair are joined on the sidelines by Ryan Giggs, who is recovering from a broken arm.

Possible starting XIs:

Everton: Howard, Neville, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Arteta, Donovan Osman, Pienaar, Cahill, Saha.

Man Utd:Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, Evans, Rafael, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Valencia, Park, Rooney.

Match

thank goodness Vida is back

cant wait for him to start partnering RIO at the back
i want a sound telepathy amongst the duo for the remainder of the season

3 pts for UTD!

ure just a point ahead and dont forget ure visiting OT

hehehehe
UTD will win again

I don't recommend Park startin' the game.
However,the midfielder trio will win it for United.Hope Anderson or Gibson make the bench 'cos Scholes,hmmm,fingers crossed sha. . .
Slow and steady,we're ascendin' to our birthright.

Anyway anyhow man utd must nic the three pointsssssssssssssssssssssss

Another full blown encounter.

Man u should win, but i think there will be plenty of cards here.

Everton should fight for at least a draw, but united class will prevail.

Everton recent form has been fab though

Hope you lose though . .  . . bad luck

Sorry,Saha mesmerises adulterers ONLY.
His dye can't save Everton from being bashed

I forsee a 2-2 final result.

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Rooneyboy has spoken

The Saha show continues!

Everton wil be tough cause they are also in form nd av taken points off d other top 4 but d red devils wil scrape dis one maybe 1-nil or 2-1

Tight one this one ryt here. . .
I predict a draw. . .
Someone needs to fu/cking crunch Rooney and there you go scum-fu/ck-spunk's season in flames!!!

fergie why why is  neville playing