What you need to know about Everton

Everton put on a strong showing in their last match at Arsenal and they were unfortunate to lose 3-2, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netting twice for the hosts. That defeat saw Carlo Ancelotti’s side drop from seventh place to the bottom half of the table after 27 matches. 

Here’s everything you need to know about our opponents at the weekend… 

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Carlo Ancelotti revealed in his pre-match press conference that Theo Walcott is fit to face United after missing the defeat against Arsenal with a knee problem. Andre Gomes, who remarkably returned to action last week just 112 days after fracturing his ankle, is in contention to start on Sunday, Everton’s boss said, “I think Andre is ready to start. I think he is closer to starting compared to last week. He trained well, normally, properly.” However, Luca Digne will face a late fitness test as he continues to struggle with a calf injury. The 26-year-old has been training away from the first team this week and it’s expected Leighton Baines will retain his place at left-back if Digne fails to prove his fitness in time. One confirmed absentee is former Reds midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, who is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his knee.