Everton vs Man Utd LIVE REACTION: Rangnick’s men remain in seventh having lost to relegation-threatened Everton
STRUGGLING Everton secured a massive three points having scraped a marginal victory over Manchester United.
A deflected Anthony Gordon effort was enough to see the Toffees over the line.
Which puts United's chances of Champions League qualification further in doubt.
- Result: Everton 1-0 Man Utd
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- Everton XI: Pickford; Coleman, Godfrey, Keane, Mykolenko; Iwobi, Allan, Delph; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Gordon
- Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; Fred, Matic; Rashford, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
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Head to head stats
Everton have beaten Man Utd only once in their past 15 meetings in all competitions (D6, L8).
United have only one victory from their last six Premier League games against The Toffees.
Man Utd have defeated Everton 37 times in the Premier League, only Tottenham having been beaten more by them.
Performances need to be constant
The Man Utd manager outlined what he thinks they need to do to ensure they push for Champions League qualification.
I was not surprised. I knew that from the start. When you see the whole process over the last four and a half months, I think we have developed the team in some areas, but as you've said, it's all about being consistent and consistency. This is what we have to start. We have to start today with the best possible performance.
Ralf RangnickEurope or bust
Ralf Rangnick knows the importance of Champions League football to the club and has vowed to do all he can try and ensure that Man Utd sit in fourth spot come the end of the season.
United have only won 3 of their past 11 matches in all competitions.
Victory at Goodison Park is a must with four teams battling for the last Champions League spot.
Change in form needed
Everton have 6 points from a possible 27 under Frank Lampard this season (W2, L7).
The Toffees have lost 17 of their last 22 Premier League games (W2, D2).
Lampard’s side have lost 7 home games this season with only the newly promoted teams having lost more.
Welcome to Everton vs Man Utd
Two teams meet today at Goodison Park with three points much needed for very different reasons for managers Frank Lampard and Ralf Rangnick.
Despite being one of only six teams to never be relegated from the Premier League, Everton find themselves in a real relegation dogfight this season sitting only one point ahead of Burnley in the relegation places.
Ralf Rangnick knows the importance of Champions League football to the club and will do all he can to keep fighting for the coveted fourth spot currently occupied by Tottenham.
The race for the Champions League places is wide open with Tottenham, Arsenal, West Ham and Man Utd all pushing each other hard to the final game.
Everton’s relegation fears worsened on Wednesday when they lost 3-2 at fellow strugglers Burnley despite being 2-1 up at half-time thanks to two Richarlison penalties.
The Toffees welcome back Michael Keane and Allan from suspension.
Donny van der Beek is ineligible to face his parent club while Andros Townsend, Tom Davies, and Yerry Mina all remain sidelined.
Raphael Varane and Scott McTominay are missing with knocks while Edison Cavani is out again with a calf complaint.
Luke Shaw will also be missing as he has metal bolts are removed from the leg he fractured in 2015.
