Everton host Manchester United at 2:00pm WAT on Sunday. The fixture and kickoff are confirmed by the Premier League; this guide does not assume an official lineup before the clubs publish one.
First, watch where Everton begin their pressure. A high starting position can compress the pitch, but it also increases the value of United's first clean pass beyond the press. Second, track the receiver of that pass: central progression changes the game faster than a safe pass toward the touchline.
Third, look at the space behind each attacking full-back. If the nearest midfielder cannot cover it, one turnover can produce the clearest chance of the opening phase. Judge the structure before judging the badge.
