Ruben Amorim is demanding a good performance and result from his Manchester United players when they host Everton at Old Trafford on Monday night.
Monday Night Football returns after the international break, during which 20 Manchester United players linked up with their national teams.
Everton will travel to Old Trafford as former United manager David Moyes returns in the hope of causing an upset.
However, United are in their best spell under Ruben Amorim, having gone five matches without a defeat in the Premier League. The Red Devils will be disappointed after drawing their last two games 2-2 against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur.
Everton recorded a comfortable 2-0 win over Fulham last time out, ending a run of two defeats and a draw. They will be looking for their first victory over United in three years, which would be their first at Old Trafford since 2013.
Ruben Amorim excited about Old Trafford return
After back-to-back away games, United will play their first match at Old Trafford since October 25. United beat Brighton 4-2 in what was Amorim’s most recent victory to complete a three-match win streak.
Amorim will want to get back to winning ways on Monday night, but he has revealed that the mood around playing at Old Trafford has changed since he became United’s head coach.
Speaking to MUTV, Amorim explained that he has noticed a difference playing at the Theatre of Dreams: “Returning to Old Trafford? In the past, it was difficult to play at home, but today we miss playing at home; it’s a feeling we should always have at our club.
“I’m really excited to be back playing at home, just like the players. We have to keep winning at home.”
Are you confident Manchester United will beat Everton?
United have won their last four home matches, and one factor behind that is the Old Trafford faithful.
The only way to maintain momentum is by winning football matches or ensuring we don’t lose. United will go into the game on Monday night as favourites.
While a small sample size, United’s win rate this season at home is tracking for the best in the post-Ferguson era.
| Season | P | W | D | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/2014 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
| 2014/2015 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 73.7% |
| 2015/2016 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47.4% |
| 2016/2017 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 42.1% |
| 2017/2018 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 78.9% |
| 2018/2019 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 52.6% |
| 2019/2020 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 52.6% |
| 2020/2021 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 52.6% |
| 2021/2022 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| 2022/2023 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 78.9% |
| 2023/2024 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 63.2% |
| 2024/2025 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| 2025/2026 (So Far) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
Ruben Amorim set to take on David Moyes
Amorim and Moyes took on one another for the first time last season.
United went into the game having already beaten Everton 4-0 earlier in the season when Sean Dyche was manager. The two teams played out a 2-2 draw at Goodison.
Amorim will be looking for a first win over Moyes on Monday night.
Moyes has faced United 40 times as a manager, losing 25 times.
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