With Cahill, Johnson and Howard all out, Everton left out Simon Davies, who wasn't even on the bench. Is this the end for him? Mind you United left out Scholes, Giggs, Heinze, and leading goalscorer Saha, thinking it was going to be a breeze.

Everton started well and Ossie tested Van der Saar with a 25 yard drive which the keeper saved well. Everton were well up for this game and were getting men behind the ball and working very hard, which was expected. As well as the midfield players putting in a good shift, they were playing some good togger. Arteta and Osman were to the fore and well supported by Carsley, Valente and Phil Neville, who plays his best football in midfield.

manure's first effort of note was a free kick from Richardson which hit the top of the bar. Rooney then headed wide. Then Stubbs had a snap shot which hit a manure defender. Beattie and McFadden were working hard and both had chances, but that bit of class was missing. Firstly McFadden shot wide when he could have done better. Beattie had a half chance but his control was shite and the chance went begging.

Out of nothing manure took the lead when Carrick, who I didn't know was even playing hit a goal ward shot, which hit an Everton defender and rebounded to Ronaldo, who for once never dived and hit a crisp daisy cutter, which Wright couldn't get to. For the next 5 minutes united bossed it and looked in control. Rooney's shot was well saved by Dickie.

Wright had a mixed half, handling well early on, but then smashed a loose ball straight at Richardson. The rebound could have gone in, but it went wide. Stubbsy's face was a picture. He then made two good saves and then nearly dropped a cross. Cue the Stubbs glare.

Half Time manure 1 EVERTON 0

United continued as they had done in the the last ten minutes of the first half. They passed the ball about and looked dangerous. On the other hand when we did get possection we had nothing up front. The ball kept coming back at the Everton defence, who with Stubbs and Lescott were standing firm, but you just new that a second was on it's way. Evra was the man who got the second when he got on the end of a Rooney pass.

The Everton fans, who had been excellent throughout the game, excelled themselves with a few choice chants at Rooney. The small brained kid took the bait and grabbed the badge in defiance to the Everton fans. Great footballer. Nothing upstairs. Two things here. 1. Wayne, your Dad and Uncle's are in the Everton end when you are being a smart arse. 2. What will the conspiracy theorists think of this?

With manure 2-0 up and cruising, and with Everton having no possession in the united half, I was disappointed that Moyesy only brought on Vaughan. I would have thought Anichebe and Van der Meyde could have got a run. Just to try something different. Everton had to wait until the 40th minutes of a poor second half, before we had a go on goal. Not by a forward. Not a chance. Yobo's bullet header just cleared the bar.

Everton's back two Stubbs and Lescott had sound games, the midfield after a good first half died in the second. The forwards were abysmal. This squad will never win a trophy or qualify for Europe with just an average squad. The first eleven are good, but without Cahill and Johnson, no threat on goal at all. Then united scored a third with O'shea.

McFadden and Beattie must be one of the worst pairings ever to play for Everton. Beattie wanted the famous number 9 shirt. He's got it. 14 goals in 65 games. He's not worthy of it. Never mind comparing him with the legends like Dean, Sharp, Latchford etc. He couldn't tie the laces of Amokachi, Rideout, Newall, and Wilkinson. McFadden is a lightweight novelty act. Sell the two of them and get Nugent and Bent. Moyesy get your cash out in January.

On a good note Joleon Lescott is a big plus and was my man of the match.

Full Time manure 3 EVERTON 0

Mitch Higginbottom Reports from Old Trafford

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What Do you think The Score Will be?     How Will the game pan out?     Who Will Score the goals?   e-mail info@bluekipper.com before the match. Keep it short and to the point.
* Frank Spencer in goal gives Man Ure a 2 goal start. However, I can see us winning 3-2 with goals from Jimmy Mac, Big Vic and wee Vaughany. Where’s me pills? Quote from 1995 ‘What’s the fookin score you Manc twat?’ G.R. Johnston

* I would like to think that we could get what we achieved last season at Old Trafford, but all the players picked tonight have got to give 110% effort, and after Sat at Charlton 200% Concentration.Its asking a lot to get forwards & midfield to shoot on sight, rather than what they do best try and walk the ball in, I back kipper's team I would play Victor and James Vaughan, they had more go in them when coming on at the valley,James is quite fearless and this could be the stage for him. But then its not me who picks the team, I along with 7 other season ticket holders are guests at Old Trafford tonite, with the corporate brigade I only hope United are more generous on the pitch than off it.But I've a gut feeling after them dropping two pts on sunday we might be going like lambs to the slaughter, I hope the boys give us a display we have not seen since Spurs and the shite games (CARPE DIEM) seize the day. Norman Merrill

* I think it will be a 1-1 draw, i see us going ahead ( ossie a real goal this time ), then shutting the game down , but we are without a few seasoned men , and also asking the guys who haven't had game time to stand up and last the distance may be a bit too much in the end, but my heart says a 3-0 win every time. Andy Shone

* I think we can grind out a draw here, 1-1. PC While moyes' is at OT he should enquire about alan smith, he can't be any worse than biffa. Paul Coles