Everton v Manchester United: Premier League – live

now 14.29 EST Email! “There in much consternation online amongst Evertonians regarding 1) the lack of Saturday 3pm kickoffs (only three this season) and 2) Nathan Patterson not being played at right-back. As for number one, many fans note the distinct lack of atmosphere for a Monday night game; this will be Everton’s third this season (in addition to three away). As for number two, while I think that James Garner is quite a useful player at any position, I’m not sure if I want a 6’5 Jarrad Branthwaite running up and down the wings the way that Jake O’Brien has been asked to. My guess is that Garner will play on Ndiaye’s side, but Ndiaye tends to switch sides unexpectedly, so who knows. I also want to note that Everton are fourth in the league with 30 goals allowed in 26 games. If they stay tight at the back this evening I like their chances.” My guess is that Branthwaite will be asked to lean on Amad, who is much, much stronger than he looks but still a little bloke; that feels feasible, but so does Branthwaite getting skipped past. Otherwise, I can definitely see Everton getting something tonight, but if United play well, it’ll be difficult for them because United have so much attacking threat. Finally, I know what you mean about Monday night matches, but I’d expect the ground to be jumping for this one – and, for what it’s worth, one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever experienced was one of them, I think on the basis that if you’re committing to go from Manchester to Southampton away, you’re extending the weekend and offering a fair bit of refreshment time on trains and buses.