Match preview
Everton will look to book a place in the semifinal of the Carabao Cup when they take on Manchester United at the Goodison Park on Wednesday night. Going into the encounter, both clubs will be confident of securing a win, taking into account their respective impressive runs that has seen them rank among the top four in the Premier League this season.
For the Toffees, the upcoming match-up will present the perfect opportunity to avenge the loss they suffered against the Red Devils early on in the domestic league. Carlo Ancelotti's men were subjected to a 3-1 home defeat in November but have still managed to stay afloat with a series of impressive results. Since losing to the Old Trafford outfit, the Merseysiders have gone on to lose just one of their last six matches in all competitions, winning four and drawing the remaining one game.
In the Carabao Cup, Everton booked their spot among the last eight by defeating Salford City, Fleetwood Town and West Ham United in the third and fourth round respectively. The Toffees managed a combined goal tally of 12 while conceding just three. The meeting with Manchester United will be their second successive appearance in the quarter-finals since 1988, and Carlo Ancelotti's men will hope to move a step further in ending their trophy drought by getting the better of their opponents in red.
For Manchester United, the objective will be to grab back-to-back wins over Everton for the first time in 15 years as they look to secure their first silverware under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Following a rather disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League, the Red Devils are flying right now and are more or less the team to beat in the Premier League at the moment. With a game in hand, Solskjaer's men sit in third place on the league table and have not lost a single game in the competition since their defeat to Arsenal in November.
In the Carabao Cup, they have already gotten the better of Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion. The fact that the club has also won all six away League Cup matches under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should provide enough motivation when they take to the pitch at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
Key stats
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The last time Everton and Manchester United met in the League Cup was in 1993. The Red Devils won 2-0 at the Goodison Park thanks to goals by Ryan Giggs and Steve Bruce.
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Everton have reached the League Cup quarter-final in consecutive seasons for the first time since the 1986/87 and 1987/88 seasons.
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Manchester United are eyeing the League Cup semi-final in successive seasons for the first time since doing so in 2008/09 and 2009/10.
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Everton have the most goals in the League Cup this season (12).
Team news
Everton will have to make due with summer signing James Rodriguez when they take on Manchester United on Wednesday. The Colombian international remains absent for the fourth successive game with a calf problem. Also, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Fabian Delph, Allan and Lucas Digne are not expected to feature in the game as they continue their recovery journeys.
For Manchester United, Phil Jones remains out of contention with a leg issue. Hero of Sunday's massive win Leeds United, Scott McTominay is a doubt after picking up a groin injury while the availability of Luke Shaw also remains uncertain.
Predicted starting XI
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Everton: Olsen; Coleman, Holgate, Keane, Godfrey; Davies, Doucoure; Bernard, Sigurdsson, Richarlison; Calvert-Lewin
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Manchester United possible starting lineup: Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Tuanzebe, Maguire, Telles; Matic, Pogba; Mata, Van de Beek, Greenwood, Cavani.
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