Manchester United v Everton

Can the league leaders get back to winning ways against David Moyes’ men?

Form guideUnited have failed to score in consecutive matches for the first time since 1 March 2009 following Tuesday’s stalemate at Newcastle and an FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley. Home form has underpinned the Reds’ trophy hunt this season though and Sir Alex Ferguson’s side will be hopeful of extending a 28-match unbeaten run against a club that hasn't won at Old Trafford since the very first Premier League season, 1992/93. However, the current Everton crew come into this fixture bang in form, earning 17 points from a possible 21.

Ins and outs  Sir Alex Ferguson has no fresh injury concerns and Dimitar Berbatov could return after missing the trip to St James’ Park. Everton are still without instrumental midfield trio Tim Cahill (ankle), Mikel Arteta (hamstring) and Marouane Fellaini (ankle). Ex-Reds striker Louis Saha (ankle) and Jose Baxter (hamstring) are also unavailable.

Last meeting
Having overthrown a one-goal deficit to lead 3-1, United were cruising to a comfortable three points at Goodison Park. In injury time, however, the game was completely transformed. First Tim Cahill rose to head home before Mikel Arteta smashed in an equaliser two minutes later to hand the home side a 3-3 draw and a share of the spoils.

Top man
When the PFA team of the year was announced last weekend eyebrows were raised at the omission of Toffees full-back Leighton Baines, who has excelled for Everton this term. Since signing from Wigan in 2005, the England international has flourished under the tutorage of David Moyes and is reportedly attracting interest from German giants Bayern Munich.

Any sub-plots?
Phil Neville always receives a warm reception from the Old Trafford faithful whenever the Toffees are in town – and this Saturday will be no exception. Gary's younger brother, a veteran of 386 United appearances, has given great service to Everton since joining them from the Reds in 2005 and is the current club captain.

Did you know?
Everton hold the record for the most seasons in the English top flight - 108 consecutive campaigns. United have the fifth-highest total with 85 years.

Rivals watch
Chelsea entertain West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Arsenal travel to Bolton on Easter Sunday and Manchester City visit Blackburn on Bank Holiday Monday.