Oh, Evertonians, gather around as we talk about the upcoming crunch match, Everton vs Manchester United, a fixture that promises all the excitement and heart rates typical of a blockbuster! Picture the scene last November at Old Trafford—the Toffees, a man down early in the match when Idrissa Gueye saw red… a scene set for disaster, you might think. But no! Everton, embodying the true indomitable spirit reminiscent of our 1984/85 glory days, held fast and turned the tables on United with a win that echoed through the halls of Merseyside history.

Now, as the sides prepare to clash again, the narrative has somewhat shifted. Manchester United, under new management with Michael Carrick at the helm, snatched a stoppage-time draw against West Ham recently, showing signs of a newfound confidence. Yet, let's not forget Ruben Amorim's United struggled mightily to break down a 10-man Everton last time. It brings to mind the old saying: a good defence is the best offence, and my word, did the Toffees prove that in November!

Everton's road form has been something of a revelation this season. Yes, traditionally Goodison Park is our fortress, but this season the lads have collected more points on their travels than at home. It's this statistic that makes me brim with confidence ahead of the Manchester United fixture. The ability to dig deep and secure points away from the familiar turf of Goodison could just be the key to not just a victory in the upcoming match but perhaps, dare I say, a triumphant march towards the top of the Premiership.

Now, Chris Sutton may predict a 1-1 draw, but with our historical resilience and recent away form, I feel the wind is at our back this time, ready to sweep us towards a majestic victory—or minimally, ensuring we don't let David Moyes face the misery of a double defeat against his former charges.

Next up, let’s prepare ourselves for this epic confrontation, and remember, every game is a step towards that Premiership dream and perhaps, a shiny cup or two come May!

And now, let's send off with a chuckle with today’s jest aimed at our dear neighbours. How many Liverpool fans does it take to change a light bulb? Just one, but they'll stand around waiting for glory days of the 80s to come back and help screw it in!