Man Utd Clash with Everton: Premier League Summer Series Showdown - Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Manchester United are looking to secure their position as Premier League Summer Series winners this weekend, as they face Everton in the third matchday of the pre-season competition.

Ruben Amorim's Red Devils have been impressive during their time in the United States, with consecutive wins over West Ham United and Bournemouth placing them at the summit of the table.

They could potentially clinch the tournament before their Sunday evening kickoff, depending on the earlier clash between West Ham and the Cherries. Both of those sides trail Man Utd by three points, each having collected three points so far.

Everton suffered defeat to Graham Potter's Hammers in their previous outing despite grabbing an early advantage, while Bournemouth dominated the Toffees on the opening matchday with a trio of second-half strikes.

David Moyes, who will face another of his former employers on Sunday, is pushing for fresh recruits after successfully guiding Everton away from relegation danger last campaign.

Here's Sports Illustrated's preview of this Premier League Summer Series encounter.

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Man Utd Team News

Amorim mentioned prior to the Chicago triumph that he was optimistic summer recruit Bryan Mbeumo would be ready to feature on Sunday, with the winger potentially making his Man Utd bow from the substitutes' bench.

Another new arrival in Matheus Cunha was given a break against Bournemouth and is expected to return to the first XI here. Rasmus Højlund is likely to retain his place in Amorim's side after finding the net last time out, while Joshua Zirkzee appears set to be omitted once more.

André Onana and Lisandro Martínez continue to be unavailable for the Red Devils. Harry Maguire will feature after being substituted against the Cherries as a precautionary measure.

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Everton

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Everton (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; De Ligt, Maguire, Heaven; Dalot, Fernandes, Mainoo, Dorgu; Amad, Cunha; Højlund

Everton Team News

Moyes made several changes for Everton's loss to his previous club, with Mark Travers giving Jordan Pickford a rest between the posts, while 18-year-old Harrison Armstrong was also named in the Toffees starting eleven.

Further alterations are expected in Atlanta, and Moyes might reconsider the three-man defense he used on Matchday 2 without Jarrad Branthwaite. The defender has been absent from the tour due to injury.

Fresh signing Thierno Barry could spearhead the attack after coming on as a substitute previously, while Pickford, James Tarkowski, James Garner and Carlos Alcaraz should all return to Moyes' starting formation here.

Everton Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd

Everton Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd (3-4-2-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Patterson, Gueye, Garner, McNeil; Alcaraz, Ndiaye; Barry

Man Utd vs. Everton Score Prediction

Man Utd displayed clinical finishing against Bournemouth, and despite some defensive concerns remaining, there have been encouraging glimpses of Amorim developing his squad's ball retention and offensive play.

United should have both of their new attacking acquisitions ready as they seek to conclude what has been a productive tour with silverware. While Everton have made significant investment in attack, there's a feeling of inertia within the Toffees setup. They need revitalization, but that won't come until they return to Merseyside.

Branthwaite's absence at center-back is significant, and United should claim their third tournament victory to comfortably win the Summer Series.

Prediction: Man Utd 2–0 Everton