Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is reflecting on his first year at the helm, emphasizing the significant growth his team has achieved while stressing the need for even greater control. As the Red Devils prepare to host Everton at Old Trafford on Monday, Amorim, who reached his one-year anniversary since his debut match, is keen to mark the milestone with a crucial home victory. Despite visible progress, United's performance under Amorim over the last 12 months presents a mixed picture, with 12 wins, 17 losses, and 60 goals conceded in 38 Premier League matches.

Amorim, 39, remains optimistic, highlighting the team's improved intensity and style. He warned against complacency, stating, "We are showing improvement, but it doesn’t matter what we did in recent games. We cannot forget how much we suffered last year. We are more dominant, playing better football, and more competitive. But I still expect a team with more control and more authority." Manchester United enters this fixture unbeaten in their last five league matches, though their previous two outings ended in 2-2 draws against Tottenham and Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United's return to Premier League action sees them aiming to extend their five-game unbeaten streak against Everton. Historically, Old Trafford has been a fortress against the Toffees, who last secured a victory there in 2013 during David Moyes’ tenure at United. Everton's away form this season has been challenging, with only four of their 15 points gathered on the road. However, with Moyes employing a more expansive, high-pressing style, Everton starts the match week just three points behind United, eyeing an opportunity to draw level and potentially climb into the top half of the table. The clash is anticipated to be a "cracking watch" given Amorim's recent stability and Moyes' unpredictable tactics.

The match is scheduled for Monday, November 24, at 7 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET; 1:30 a.m. IST and 7 a.m. AEDT, Tuesday) at Old Trafford, Manchester. Tony Harrington will be the referee, with Paul Howard on VAR duties. Fans can watch the game on Sky Sports in the U.K., NBC in the U.S., Jio Hotstar in India, and Stan Sport in Australia, or follow ESPN's live updates.

Both teams face injury concerns. For Manchester United, Benjamin Sesko (knee) is out, while Harry Maguire (knock) and Lisandro Martinez (knee) are doubtful. Everton will be without Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring injury) and Nathan Patterson (knock).

Expected Lineups:

Manchester United (3-4-2-1): GK: Senne Lammens; CB: Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw; RWB: Noussair Mazraoui; DM: Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro; LWB: Diogo Dalot; AM: Bryan Mbeumo, Amad; CF: Matheus Cunha.

Everton (4-2-3-1): GK: Jordan Pickford; RB: Jake O'Brien; CB: Michael Keane, James Tarkowski; LWB: Vitaliy Mykolenko; CM: Idrissa Gana Gueye, James Garner; RW: Iliman Ndiaye; CAM: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall; LW: Jack Grealish; ST: Thierno Barry.

Statistical insights reveal that Manchester United has beaten Everton 42 times in the Premier League era, more than any other side. United has also won their last four home Premier League games, a significant improvement from their previous 13. While they lead the league with 11 first-half goals this season, they have unfortunately conceded 14 goals in the second half, more than any other team.

In other news, Ruben Amorim is reportedly looking to negotiate with the federations of Cameroon, Morocco, and Ivory Coast to delay the departures of Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui, and Amad Diallo ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. Separately, Sadio Mané revealed he chose Liverpool over Manchester United a year prior to his signing, as he was not convinced by Louis van Gaal's assurances of playing time over established stars like Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, and Ángel Di María.