Everton vs Man United Preview
Everton drop Premier League points at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Man United will want to push on from a big triumph last weekend and the Red Devils can win on Merseyside.
Key Stats - United Win a Lot in the EPL
- Everton have lost 2 of their last 4 home games.
- Everton have lost 5 of their last 7 home matches against Man United.
- Man United have won 6 of their last 8 Premier League games.
H2H - Red Devils Advantage
Man United have a 97-72 advantage against Everton, alongside 48 draws.
Everton Patchy at Home
Everton have struggled for momentum at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, failing to win in 14 of their last 17 at home.
The Toffees were winless in their final three home games of the 2025/26 season, including two defeats. Everton lost 2-1 to Liverpool and 3-1 against Sunderland.
David Moyes’ side hit back with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace to start the 2026/27 campaign. They followed that win with a 4-0 EFL Cup triumph at second-tier Preston.
Everton came back from a goal down and drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Toffees allowed 2.15 XG, conceded before half time and James Tarkowski scored a 91st-minute equaliser.
Man United Seeking Premier League Momentum
Michael Carrick’s Man United are one of the most in-form Premier League teams. They have gained 19 points from their last 24 available.
The Red Devils ended the 2025/26 campaign with back-to-back league wins. United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 at home before defeating Brighton 3-0 away.
Carrick’s team couldn’t continue their winning form and lost 2-0 at Hull. The Manchester outfit had 1.83 XG, 72% possession and attempted 21 shots in that match.
United recovered and thrashed Ipswich 5-2 at home. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and Bryan Mbeumo also found the net as United dominated with 4.78 XG.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Everton (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford; Merlin Rohl, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitali Mykolenko; Harrison Armstrong, James Garner; Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrqiue George; Thierno Barry
Midfielder Christian Norgaard is unlikely to feature due to a recent injury.
Attacker Jack Grealish and midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles joined Everton on Tuesday and are available here.
Grealish spoke about his Everton return recently and said, “I feel ready to go. I'm ready to start training tomorrow and prepare for the games."
Man United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw; Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Matheus Cunha
Midfielders Carlos Baleba and Manuel Ugarte are injured. Winger Amad Diallo and defender Matthijs de Ligt are also sidelined with injuries.
Mason Mount could feature against Everton. Michael Carrick explained that the midfielder is close to a return and said, “Mase (Mount) is back around the group, which was great. Trained this week, so that’s a big positive for us.”