THERE’S never a good time to play any of the top teams.
But it might be a good time for Everton to catch Manchester United so early after an international break.
When players go away with their countries it’s not like they’ve been sat relaxing on a beach and resting up for the next game.
So it can be a good time to take advantage.
Everton only need to cast their minds back two years ago when they took on United at Goodison Park when they were in the midst of a bad start to the season.
Back then it was Phil Neville’s shuddering tackle on Cristiano Ronaldo that really lit the fires.
It knocked United off their stride and helped Everton on their way to a valuable point.
It virtually changed the course of a season – and Everton need something similar to do get this season up and running as well.
