Everton Looks to Upset Manchester United in Premier League Summer Series Finale
As Everton gears up for the final match of the Premier League Summer Series in Atlanta this Sunday, they aim to thwart Manchester United’s bid for the trophy. After victories against West Ham United and Bournemouth, Manchester United seems to have regained some confidence after a disappointing last Premier League season, where they finished below Everton by six points and two places. They are poised to secure the Summer Series trophy unless Everton can pull off a surprising win.
David Moyes is facing a tough challenge with a squad that has struggled to find the back of the net, as the new Premier League season approaches in less than two weeks. Having already been eliminated from contention for the trophy following losses to both West Ham and Bournemouth, Moyes’s side would need an extraordinary turn of events to avoid finishing at the bottom of this pre-season tournament.
On the positive side, defender James Tarkowski is showing signs of recovery from his hamstring surgery, a boost for a team that lacks on-field leadership. Meanwhile, new signing Beto has yet to make a significant impact on the pitch, though he remains unpredictable. Moyes might opt to start Beto in the upcoming match.
Despite the skillful play of Iliman Ndiaye and Charly Alcaraz, support for the striker remains a key concern, as neither player has contributed significantly in terms of goals during this tour. The standout performer has been Harrison Armstrong, a young Academy talent who played a crucial role in scoring Everton’s only goal of the series. However, his lingering inconsistency may not be enough to earn him another starting opportunity against Manchester United.
Jordan Pickford is likely to reclaim his place in goal after Mark Travers’s error in the previous match against West Ham, which allowed the opposition to equalize. Although Travers made some impressive saves, his blunder was costly. Former goalkeeper Tim Howard noted that fans value winning, and Moyes has proven adaptable enough to guide his team to a favorable outcome.
The match kicks off at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, August 3rd, at 5:00 PM EDT (10:00 PM BST), with live coverage available on NBC’s Peacock and Sky TV in the UK.
