Everton vs Man Utd - WSL preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
Manchester United travel to Everton in the WSL this weekend in a battle between two ambitious clubs looking to break up the established status quo this season.
United boast a perfect record in the league after four games, winning all four, scoring 11 and conceding none. They have an identical record to early leaders Arsenal but have only been pushed down into second place based on alphabetical order.
But the Marc Skinner's Red Devils are coming into this one off the back of another setback in the Continental Cup in midweek, throwing away a lead against second tier Durham deep in stoppage time and then losing a second successive penalty shootout in the competition.
Everton, meanwhile, also drew over 90 minutes in midweek when they faced Aston Villa in the same Conti Cup group. The Toffees eventually prevailed on penalties to claim the bonus point.
In the WSL, Brian Sorensen's Toffees have mixed fortunes. They started the campaign with a defeat to West Ham but have gone on to record three wins and have only lost to Chelsea since. That actually only puts them only three points behind the top three at this stage, although they have played a game more than both United and Arsenal.
Everton have sold out their stadium for this one so it should be played in a great atmosphere.
How to watch Everton vs Man Utd on TV/live stream
When is kick off? Sunday 30 October, 14:00 (BST)
Where is the match being played? Walton Hall Park
TV channel/live stream? BBC One/iPlayer (UK), FA Player (international)
What time does coverage start? 13:50 (BST)
Referee? Adam Herczeg
Everton team news
Sorensen made a number of changes as Everton faced Aston Villa in the Conti Cup in midweek. He is expected to revert to something like the side that beat the same opponent in the WSL last weekend but has hinted at a handful of those that came into the XI keeping their places.
On-loan goalkeeper Emily Ramsey is unavailable against her parent club, but Katja Snoeijs is able to return after missing out in midweek.
Everton predicted lineup vs Man Utd
Everton (3-5-2): Brosnan; Bjorn, Sevecke, Veje; Finnigan, Galli, Graham, Bennison, George; Park, Wheeler
Man Utd team news
Alessia Russo is is ready to return for United, having not played since before the September international break because of injury. The club has been cautious with her fitness before and she has been training for a couple of weeks already so should be fit and fresh.
Summer signing Grace Clinton is also available, but there remains no Ona Batlle. The full-back is due for another concussion assessment on Monday with the club being 'over cautious' with her safety.
Aoife Mannion remains the only other absentee for this one.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Everton
Man Utd (4-3-3): Earps; Thorisdottir, Le Tissier, Turner, Blundell; Zelem, Staniforth, Toone; Garcia, Russo, Galton
Everton vs Man Utd score prediction
Although they have already played and beaten West Ham away from home, this is probably Manchester United's toughest test of the season so far and is doubly important given that they follow it with games against Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City before mid-December.
Everton have shown they are a decent team and could test a United side who struggled to deal with set-pieces against Durham in midweek, albeit with a number of different players involved.
But the return of Alessia Russo will offer a psychological boost beyond just the quality she has. Overall, United should have enough about them where it matters most.
Prediction: Everton 1-3 Man Utd
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