Match Pack: Everton

Match Pack: Everton

Goodison Park will stage a clash of two teams in contrasting form...

Form Guide: Everton currently lie 16th in the Barclays Premier League, just one point and two places above the relegation zone. Last Saturday they scored first but still lost 3-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates and their fans also had to endure the agony of a home derby defeat to Liverpool. In contrast United have won six out of six in all competitions and have been steadily climbing the table.

Ins and Outs: Reds' midfield trio Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves all remainsidelined; however both Rio Ferdinand (groin) and Patrice Evra (thigh) could be available after missing Tuesday's victory over Celtic. For Everton, Tim Cahill misses the match through suspension and long-term injury absentee Lars Jacobsen remains unavailable. However David Moyes may be able to recall Joseph Yobo, Segundo Castillo and Victor Anichebe.

Star Man: Yakubu has been Everton's main source of goals since his club record transfer from Middlesbrough to Merseyside in August 2007. The burly centre-forward has seen off competition from Andy Johnson (now at Fulham) and James Vaughan to establish himself as David Moyes' first-choice front man. Generally deployed as a lone striker in a 4-5-1 formation, Yakubu is blessed with strength and a deceptive turn of pace.

What are the odds? United: 4/7 Everton: 9/2 Draw: 12/5 (manutd.com/bet).

Rivals Watch: Chelsea v Liverpool (Sun 13:30), West Ham v Arsenal (Sun 16:00).