Bruno Fernandes' 3 goals meet United's 0 away goals

Bruno Fernandes has three goals in two appearances before Manchester United visit Everton today at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with kickoff set for 13:00 UTC. Everton arrive unbeaten after two games, while United are trying to repair an away record showing one defeat from one trip.

What's at stake

Everton sit 10th on four points, one place and one point ahead of 12th-placed Manchester United on three. A win would take Everton to seven points and extend their direct advantage to four; a United victory would lift them to six points, putting them two ahead of Everton. Both remain below leaders Manchester City, who have nine points, with Everton currently five behind and United six adrift.

The numbers

Everton have won once and drawn once in their opening two matches, scoring three goals and conceding one. At home, their record is 1W 0D 0L, with two goals scored, none conceded and one clean sheet. United have scored five and conceded four overall, but their away record is 0W 0D 1L, with no goals scored and two conceded; their recent sequence is loss, win, compared with Everton's win, draw.

One to watch

Bruno Fernandes is the clearest individual reference point for this fixture, leading the scorer chart among the two squads with three goals and one assist in two appearances. His output accounts for a significant part of United's five league goals, while Everton's home defence has yet to concede in the competition.

Why it matters

Everton can turn a positive start into seven points and strengthen their position in the chase behind Manchester City, while United need their first away result of the season to prevent the early gap from widening. Team availability could shape the contest: Everton list C. Norgaard as missing through injury, while United list C. Baleba, A. Diallo, M. Ugarte and M. de Ligt as unavailable, with T. Heaton and M. Mount questionable.