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David Moyes can expose glaring Man United weakness by making one simple Everton change

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Everton return to Premier League action on Monday night as they face Manchester United at Old Trafford.

David Moyes’ side beat Fulham 2-0 just before the break, whilst Man United snatched a late 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.

Only three points separate the two teams, with Everton knowing a victory will put them level on points with United.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
10 Manchester UnitedManchester United11 5 3 3 19 18 1 18
11 LiverpoolLiverpool12 6 0 6 18 20 -2 18
12 BrentfordBrentford12 5 1 6 18 19 -1 16
13 EvertonEverton11 4 3 4 12 13 -1 15
14 NewcastleNewcastle12 4 3 5 13 15 -2 15
15 FulhamFulham12 4 2 6 13 16 -3 14

Moyes could make a few surprise changes to his line-up, with perhaps Seamus Coleman getting his first start of the season after his heroics with Ireland during the international break.

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The Scotsman should also seriously consider tweaking Iliman Ndiaye’s role to expose a key Man United weakness.

Everton playmaker Iliman Ndiaye.
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David Moyes should start Iliman Ndiaye centrally vs Man United

Moyes will be desperate to secure three points on his return to his former club Man United tomorrow night.

David Moyes has never won a Premier League game away at Old Trafford

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To give his Everton side the best chance of doing so, he must start Ndiaye in the number 10 role, as that could expose a key weakness of Ruben Amorim’s side.

The Red Devils play a three-back formation, which often leaves plenty of space in the middle of the park, particularly in the final third, as Casemiro has been in decline for a couple of years now.

The Brazil international has had somewhat of a renaissance, however, he’s still not able to cover the pitch like most Premier League number sixes.

So, Ndiaye would be the perfect player to operate in that half-space and play between the lines, rather than out wide against the pacey Patrick Dorgu.

He’s quickly become Everton’s most valuable player 💎

“I told him when he first arrived here that he can be the next African Ballon d’Or winner.”

Idrissa Gana Gueye on Iliman Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye high five during a game between Everton and Leicester City.
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Iliman Ndiaye switch would give Tyler Dibling a chance

If Moyes were to move Ndiaye into the middle, that would give the £40m summer signing Tyler Dibling a chance off the right.

Despite arriving with great fanfare, Dibling has played just 62 minutes of Premier League football and has been an unused substitute in the last three games.

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Everton winger Tyler DIbling.
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Dibling has been impressing coaches around Finch Farm, and many have been surprised by his lack of game time.

So, perhaps this tweak to the system could be the perfect opportunity to unleash the England under-21 international.

Dibling was excellent in his two games against United last season, so there is good reason to be confident he can deliver.