Everton take on Manchester United on Monday and keeping Bryan Mbeumo quiet will be paramount.
The Toffees are currently in the middle of a long rest period as a result of not being in FA Cup action at the weekend.
But after losing to Bournemouth last week, some fans are itching to see the players back in action.
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Up next is Manchester United and it will be the first meeting between David Moyes and Michael Carrick as managers.
Carrick came in recently as the interim head coach at United and has made a great impact so far, winning four games and drawing their latest against West Ham United.
And even before Carrick came in, it had been a great season for Bryan Mbeumo. But Everton have a surprisingly good record against the Cameroonian.
Bryan Mbeumo has often struggled vs Everton
Bryan Mbeumo playing for Manchester United.
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Mbeumo was an expensive signing for United, but he has definitely been worthy of the outlay so far.
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Up to now, Mbeumo has scored 10 goals and made two assists in 22 appearances, which is a solid haul.
Mbeumo has long been a player of real quality and certainly knows where the goal is – until he comes up against Everton, it would seem.
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Many sides have felt his wrath, but Everton have actually managed to keep him quiet in terms of goals and assists since he arrived on English shores.
Mbeumo has never scored and never assisted in nine career appearances against Everton, and only been on the winning side twice.
Everton must continue trend of nullifying Mbeumo
Mbeumo may have never previously made a goal contribution against Everton, but he is obviously in really good form at the moment.
Bruno Fernandes is perhaps the biggest United danger for Everton, but Mbeumo is undoubtedly still a player who can do a lot of damage despite his poor record.
Bryan Mbeumo playing for Manchester United.
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Everton must ensure that they keep him in check at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It will be a big game for Jarrad Branthwaite, as he is likely to come up against Mbeumo who tends to play from the right side from United.
Everton fans will back the defender to shine though, following his impressive return from injury.
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