Everton will look to make it back-to-back Premier League wins at the Hill Dickinson Stadium when they welcome Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
They face a United side that bounced back from an opening weekend defeat against Hull City with an emphatic victory over Ipswich Town.
Toffees manager David Moyes will be determined to ensure his side are not overawed by their opponents.
Match preview
Everton have made a positive start to the season despite the frustration of dropping points against Bournemouth after the win over Crystal Palace.
Moyes is optimistic about the club’s direction, insisting they should aim to challenge as close to the top end of the Premier League as possible.
However, the Scot has admitted his squad is now small after a difficult transfer window, with Iliman Ndiaye’s departure particularly painful.
That could make squad management important, especially if injuries and suspensions force some academy players into the picture.
Everton will fancy their chances despite winning only three of their last 22 Premier League meetings with the Red Devils. One of those victories came at Old Trafford last season.
The Toffees are also targeting consecutive home league victories at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, having won there on the opening weekend.
Thierno Barry could be crucial. The Everton striker has scored four goals in all competitions this season.
United have plenty of firepower. Bryan Mbeumo has made several dangerous runs in behind defensive lines across the opening two matchdays.
Bruno Fernandes is another obvious threat. He has tallied 11 goal involvements in 13 Premier League appearances against Everton.
Everton should not approach the game with fear, even though United have won six of their last eight league meetings.
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Moyes will likely keep faith with the side that has started the campaign positively.
He could start ‘hugely versatile‘ new signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles at right-back ahead of midfielder Merlin Rohl.
Jack Grealish could start on the wing. Moyes is unlikely to make wholesale changes for such an important home fixture, especially with such a small squad.
Everton predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford; Ainsley Maitland-Niles, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko; James Garner, Harrison Armstrong; Tyrique George, Dewsbury-Hall, Jack Grealish; Thierno Barry.