Opta Big Match Stats: No Everton loss at Man United

Louis van Gaal has won two of his seven matches at Man United

The Opta trends indicate that Everton won't be beaten on their Sunday lunchtime trip to Old Trafford...

Man United v Everton
Sunday, 12:00
Live on BT Sport 1

Match Odds: Man United 1.695/7, Everton 5.79/2, The Draw 4.216/5

Man United have won just one of the last five Premier League games against Everton (W1 D1 L3)

The extent of Man United's favouritism for this fixture is quite remarkable given that they have only two points more than opponents who did the double over them last season, and an injury list longer than the line of zeroes on Radamel Falcao's payslip. Opta note that both Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes lost their first Premier League home match against Everton. The Toffees have won five and lost one of their previous eight on the road, whereas Man United have been defeated eight times at Old Trafford in the league since the start of 2014/15.

Best Bet: Lay Man United to win @ 1.75/7

Everton have dropped more points from winning positions than any other Premier League team (seven)

Roberto Martinez's men are exceptionally reliable goal-getters, netting in all eight of their Premier League and Europa League encounters to date despite winning just two of those, and averaging two strikes a game in the league. However, their progress has been undermined by defensive leaks that show no sign of being close to resolution. They have achieved one clean sheet in nine attempts this term, conceding two or more on five of those occasions.

Recommended Bet: Back both teams to score @ 1.645/8

Robin van Persie is the second non-British player (after Dwight Yorke) to score 40-plus Premier League goals for two different clubs

The expectation was that Louis van Gaal would be the ideal Man United manager for van Persie after their successful partnership for the Dutch national side, but the initial results were underwhelming. The former Arsenal forward is returning to form now though, notching against both Leicester and West Ham. The 31-year-old's timing is perfect because, with captain Wayne Rooney suspended and Falcao yet to get off the mark, having him firing is essential.

Recommended Bet: Back van Persie to score @ 2.26/5