Hojlund Calls For Patience As Amorim Settles Into Role At Manchester United

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Rasmus Hojlund has called for patience from Manchester United supporters as Ruben Amorim settles into his role at Old Trafford. Hojlund scored twice in United's 3-2 comeback win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. Despite the victory, it was not a convincing performance for new manager Amorim, whose team drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in his first Premier League match.

Amorim believes the win will boost confidence as United prepare to host Everton on Sunday. Hojlund acknowledges that adapting to a new coach takes time. "Obviously it's going to take time and we can already see some patterns," he said. "Now for us, it's time to build." He also feels comfortable with Amorim's preferred formation, likening it to his previous experience at Atalanta.

United ended their Europa League match with 20 shots and an expected goals (xG) of 2.6. Amorim sees positives to build on before facing Everton. "The result, that's the most important thing, the environment," he stated. "I think we improved since the game against Ipswich." He noted improvements in ball quality and chance creation but acknowledged player fatigue.

Amorim made four substitutions due to fitness concerns rather than tactical reasons. "We need the players together fit; you have to take some risks," he explained. The team tried pressing continuously in the last ten minutes, which proved challenging as some players were exhausted.

Marcus Rashford is a player to watch for Manchester United. He scored within 81 seconds against Ipswich and has been involved in five goals in his last seven Premier League games against Everton. Rashford is close to becoming the sixth player to score 50 Premier League goals at Old Trafford for United.

For Everton, Dwight McNeil stands out this season. Only Andreas Pereira has played more passes into the opposition box than McNeil's 101 crosses in the Premier League. McNeil has created 30 chances this term, nearly double that of any other Toffees player.

Match Prediction: Manchester United Favoured

Since last season, Amorim won all 22 home league games with Sporting CP by an aggregate score of 72-13. Everton have struggled offensively, failing to score in six different Premier League games this season. However, they have kept four clean sheets, only behind Liverpool and United.

Sean Dyche's side has had three goalless draws this term, matching their record from 2015-16. Both of Everton's recent league games ended 0-0; they last had three consecutive goalless draws in February 1982.

Historical Context and Statistics

United have won more Premier League matches against Everton than any other team has against another in competition history, with 41 victories. Everton have only triumphed once in their last 31 away league games at Old Trafford since December 2013.

The Red Devils have won their last four league encounters with Everton, aiming for a longer streak since their nine-game run between December 1999 and February 2004.

The Opta Win Probability gives Manchester United a strong chance of winning at 60.2%, while Everton stands at just 18.7%, with a draw predicted at 21.1%. This suggests that despite recent challenges, United are favoured to continue their dominance over Everton at home.