Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he likes the way Everton play football ahead of Sunday's early kick-off.
Roberto MartÃnez's men were impressive last season as they managed to qualify for the Europa League but struggled to find the same form in the early part of this season.
"I have to say that I like Everton because they want to play football like I want to play football," van Gaal said during Friday's press conference.
"It shall be a very interesting game. I know we lost to them twice last season so it will be difficult.
"I hope we can dominate the game but they will want to do that too. They are more likely to play on the counter than us. That's also the difficulty."
Striker Wayne Rooney starts his three-match ban with Spain's Juan Mata a possible replacement in the offensive department.
"Juan Mata has played very well in his [Rooney's] position," added van Gaal.
"I have to choose. I will miss Wayne because he is the captain of the team but Mata can also play very well.
"We still have three central defenders injured so he [McNair] shall play. He is the only player who can play in the right-sided defensive position.
"I chose him last week and he was very good. It's difficult for a player like him to maintain that level - that is his biggest challenge.
"We have eight injuries and one red card so nine players are not available. It's difficult to explain.
"You can be fit but not match fit - that's a big difference. For example, Ander Herrera is fit but he cannot play because of his rib pressure.
"Marouane Fellaini has trained for one week but is not fit to play 90 minutes."
