Man United closing as betting favorites for Premier League win over Everton
Earning their first win under the tenure of Portuguese head coach, Ruben Amorim overnight, Man United are closing as significant betting favorites to land their second consecutive win at home in their Premier League return against Everton this weekend.
Returning to European competition overnight, United were forced to come-from-behind in an eventual 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt – with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and a brace from Nordic striker, Rasmus Hojlund eventually landing Amorim his first win in the Man United dugout.
Man United betting favorite for weekend win over Everton
And returning to Premier League action on Sunday at home in his second Old Trafford outing, Amorim’s United side are currently -200 betting favorites to beat the +500 betting underdogs, Everton – with apps for parlay betting available to those keen punters and bettors hoping to get in on a massive weekend of Premier League action upcoming.
Taking an early lead in last night’s UEFA Europa League return against Bodo/Glimt, Man United seized on a mistake from the keeper with Garnacho firing home from close range.
Pegged back with a wonderful effort outside the area, Man United were then forced to fight back from 2-1 down – with Hojlund scoring a well-placed volley into the corner of the net to draw the sides level before the halt time interval.
Putting the finishing touches on an impressive move just minutes into the second half, Hojlund converted inside the six-yard box, after smart interplay between Mason Mount and midfield bruiser, Manuel Ugarte.
And weighing in on his first victory as United boss following a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town last weekend, Amorim described the reception he received at the Theatre of Dreams’ as “special”.
“It was special because I came from Portugal and half of the stadium doesn’t know me,” Ruben Amorim said.
“I have done nothing for this club yet but the way they support me from the beginning made me feel I am not alone now, that I am one of them. I hope not to disappoint them.”
Praising the performance of the above-mentioned, Hojlund to boot – who claimed he was happy to play in a 3-4-3 system – reminiscent of his time with Serie A club, Atalanta, the Dane was encouraged to polish up his overall game in and around the area by his new coach, Amorim.
“He (Rasmus Hojlund) has to improve more because sometimes he gives too many touches when he holds the ball, but he is very important when we are in a low block because he is the guy who connects in the transitions,” Amorim explained.
“For the goals, he was aggressive in the box. He is a quality player, scores the most difficult goals and did a great job today.”
Returning to UEFA Europa League competition in two weeks time, United make the trip to the Czech Republic to take on Viktoria Plzen – in a massive outing, with just eight of the top teams in the current table format landing automatic qualification to the new stage of the European tournament.
