Everton vs Manchester United Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27

The Toffees will host the Red Devils in their third league game of the 2026-27 season.

Everton and Manchester United meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. This is a fixture that could provide an early indication of both sides’ ambitions this season. Everton remain unbeaten after two matches, while United head into the game after opening their win account against Ipswich Town.

David Moyes’ Everton have made an unbeaten start to the campaign, collecting four points from their opening two matches. The Toffees began with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace before earning a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth.

Manchester United have three points from their first two matches. Michael Carrick’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat away to newly promoted Hull City on the opening weekend. All before responding with a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford.

The fixture also comes after significant transfer activity involving both clubs. Everton brought Jack Grealish back to the club on loan from Manchester City. Meanwhile, Iliman Ndiaye moved in the opposite direction on deadline day.

With both sides still adjusting to their squads, Sunday’s meeting could be an important test of their early-season progress.

Kick-off details

• Competition: Premier League, Gameweek 3
• Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM BST / 9:00 AM ET / 6:30 PM IST
• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
• Referee: John Brooks
• VAR: In use

Form

Everton: D-D-L-W-D

Manchester United: W-D-W-L-W

Players to watch out for

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton)

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has made a positive start to the campaign. He is expected to operate behind forward Thierno Barry. His ability to carry the ball and create opportunities from midfield could be important if Everton look to exploit United on the counter.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United’s biggest attacking threat heading into the game. The Portugal international scored a hat-trick in the 5-2 win over Ipswich, producing eight shots in the match.

Fernandes has also been particularly productive against promoted opposition, with 17 goal involvements in his last 15 Premier League games against promoted sides. Everton will need to limit the space available to him between their midfield and defence.

Match Facts

• Everton have taken four points from their opening two Premier League matches.
• Manchester United have taken three points from their first two league games.
• United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich was their first Premier League victory of the 2026-27 season.
• Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick against Ipswich.
• Everton have scored three goals and conceded one in their opening two league fixtures.
• Manchester United have scored five and conceded four across their opening two league fixtures.
• Everton lost their previous home league meeting with Manchester United 1-0 in February 2026.
• The February 2026 meeting was played at Hill Dickinson Stadium, meaning United return to the same venue for this fixture.
• Everton are aiming for consecutive home league wins after opening their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Manchester United to win the match – 11/10 with bet365.
• Tip 2: Bruno Fernandes to score anytime – 11/4 with bet365.
• Tip 3: Tyrique George to score anytime – 4/1 with bet365.

Injury & team news

Everton will be without Christian Nørgaard, who is sidelined with a muscle injury. Jack Grealish is available after returning on loan from Manchester City, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles could also feature following his deadline-day arrival.

Everton’s attack has been affected by late-window departures, with Iliman Ndiaye joining Manchester City and Beto leaving the club. That leaves Thierno Barry as the only recognised centre-forward, increasing the responsibility on the France international.

Manchester United remain without Matthijs de Ligt, Carlos Baleba and Manuel Ugarte. Meanwhile, Tom Heaton, Mason Mount and Amad Diallo are doubts. Baleba is recovering from an ankle issue, De Ligt is dealing with a back injury, and Ugarte is facing a long-term absence.

United’s attacking quartet of Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha impressed in the 5-2 win over Ipswich, with Fernandes scoring a hat-trick. Michael Carrick is therefore expected to retain the attacking combination. Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo is likely to continue providing cover in midfield.

Head-to-head stats

• Matches Played: 38
• Everton: 7
• Manchester United: 20
• Draw: 11

Predicted Lineup

Everton (4-2-3-1)

Jordan Pickford, Merlin Röhl, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Harrison Armstrong, James Garner, Tyler Dibling, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrique George, Thierno Barry.

Manchester United (4-2-3-1)

Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Matheus Cunha.

Match Prediction

Manchester United are the favourites for the match against Everton. They have the attacking momentum after their emphatic win over Ipswich, while Everton have shown they can be difficult to break down at home. The visitors should have enough quality in the final third to secure all three points in a closely contested match.

Prediction: Everton 1-2 Manchester United

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