News Images

Jordan Pickford is feeling confident ahead of Everton’s trip to Old Trafford this Saturday.

The Toffees travel to M16 on the back of a 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham United to take on Erik ten Hag’s dejected Reds, who are looking to bounce back from two straight Premier League losses.

Everton have been granted one silver lining in recent weeks after their 10-point deduction was reduced to six at the end of February, with their four returned points moving them out of the bottom three and five points adrift of the relegation zone. 

Meanwhile, United’s Champions League hopes are now a distant dream as they sit 11 points away from Aston Villa. The situation has, as expected, sparked significant concerns over Ten Hag’s future in the dugout given that the 20-time champions face yet another trophyless season post-Sir Alex Ferguson. 

Pickford’s ballsy admission

Speaking to talkSPORT prior to this matchweek’s early kick-off, Pickford declared his faith in his outfield teammates to get a job done against the struggling Reds.

“For me, I think the intensity and the work-rate the lads give out, the running stats, I think we will be able to get after them. We will be able to run all over them They have got a few injuries as well. But you never know which Manchester United turn up on the day.

“It is about us focusing on ourselves, and the manager and the staff setting out the game plan. We try and execute that and get the results.”

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Bronny James' agent provides huge update on client's future
Report: Lincoln Riley tried to get USC out of facing one opponent
Watch: Stephen Curry analyzes Patrick Mahomes' high school basketball film
Anthony Edwards channeled inner Michael Jordan after Game 4
Anthony Edwards backs up talk to keep Timberwolves alive in WCF
Championship-winning NASCAR team to shut down after 2024 season
Three takeaways as Panthers tie Eastern Conference Final vs. Rangers
Texans sign young offensive star to huge contract extension
Aaron Boone comes to the defense of retired umpire Angel Hernandez
Negro League legend finally getting his due as MLB merges stats
Several key players withdraw from NBA Draft
Tyrese Haliburton ready to take active role in retaining Pascal Siakam
Mets stars reportedly had emotional reaction to firing of Buck Showalter
NHL announces 2024 King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner
Cardinals sign first-round DL
Rams sign first-round DE, complete draft class
Steelers QB Justin Fields focusing on 'little things' amid battle with Russell Wilson
Pistons confirm that key RFA forward underwent toe surgery
Pirates place left-hander, catcher on injured list
Patriots exec discusses team's approach to QB competition