Wednesday, 4th December, 2013
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has declared that his side are positive about their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight.
The Toffees are currently in fifth spot in the league standings with 24 points from 13 games, two points and three places ahead of the Red Devils.
And Martinez has explained that his side are presently looking strong and are full of confidence.
The manager further admitted that Old Trafford is a difficult place to go and play, but was quick to add that Everton are relishing the prospect of locking horns with the reigning English champions in their own backyard.
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"It's always a tough place to go", said the Spaniard to Everton TV.
"Old Trafford is a difficult place to play your football, and I think that's what we're really looking forward to – to being ourselves and competing against the champions.
"At this point of the season, we're looking strong, with really good confidence, with an understanding of the quality we're going to face on Wednesday but, in the same manner, feeling really positive about the game.”
Manchester United saw off Everton 2-0 at the ground last season while the Toffees edged out the Red Devils 1-0 at Goodison Park.
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