Toffees (Everton) are thirteenth in the English Premier League points table. They have face tenth placeholder Manchester United at Old Trafford. Interestingly, Red Devils have added points from five straight Premier League games and are becoming an expert in grinding results. They have to build on their run of form.

RCD Espanyol are on a losing skid. Sevilla FC were also on a losing skid which they overcame just before the international games window. This is a Monday night fixture. So both teams got more time than other La Liga teams to prepare for it. Espanyol are sixth and Sevilla are ninth in the standings.

Real Sociedad B played a very good game on offense against Castellon. They scored four goals in a road game. Castellon ultimately got the win (5-4). Real Sociedad B still showed improvement. They are also a pretty good team in their home conditions. Real Valladolid is 9th in the standings.