Prediction: Everton vs Manchester United

With all eyes falling on the Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend, Everton will welcome Manchester United to the blue half of Merseyside.

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Verdict: Bruno Fernandes over 0.5 shots on target

Starting with the hosts, falling short in the race to punch a lucrative European ticket last season as they only just dragged themselves over the finishing line, Everton were desperate for a reset over the summer. However, while David Moyes’ men might have signed off the 2025/26 campaign by mustering just three points from their final seven Premier League appearances, the one-time Manchester United boss has seen his squad enjoy a bright start to proceedings. Getting things underway with a 2-0 victory at home against Crystal Palace on August 22nd, Everton also snatched a last-gasp point away at Bournemouth last weekend. Putting four points on the board from their opening two Premier League showdowns, fans around the blue half of Merseyside will be dreaming of the opportunity to mount a genuine European charge this year.

While Christian Norgaard might have completed a permanent switch from Arsenal this summer, the Norwegian international is yet to make his debut for the Toffees and is once again seen as a doubt on Sunday afternoon.

Left as the only recognised striking option in Moyes’ ranks following a nightmare Deadline Day on Merseyside, former Villarreal striker Thierno Barry will spearhead Everton’s attack. Completing a blockbuster return to the Hill Dickinson this week on another season-long loan switch, Jack Grealish will feature.

Manchester United

As for the visitors, opening up the 2026/27 campaign with a nightmare performance away at Premier League newcomers Hull on August 22nd as they eventually slumped to an infamous 2-0 defeat in Yorkshire, Manchester United immediately found themselves at the heart of a public backlash. However, clinching a bronze medal finish among England’s elite last season, Michael Carrick’s men came roaring back last time out. Claiming a thrilling 5-2 victory against Ipswich last weekend, United will be looking to make a statement on Sunday afternoon. Despite landing a 1-0 win when they last travelled to Merseyside back on February 23rd, Carrick’s camp know the importance of finding some stability on their travels. In fact, United have failed to register consecutive Premier League victories away from Old Trafford so far this calendar year.

While big-money summer recruit Carlos Baleba might have arrived at Old Trafford last week, the former Brighton starlet is still dealing with a recent ankle injury and it remains to be seen if he will make his United debut here. Yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this calendar year, Dutch international Matthijs de Ligt remains on the sidelines.

Opening his Premier League account with a sensational hat-trick against Ipswich last weekend, talismanic skipper Bruno Fernandes will play a leading role in the final third. Now appearing to be a key part of Carrick’s plans this season, England international Marcus Rashford should keep his spot from the start.

Everton vs Manchester United Key Factors to Consider

• When Everton and Manchester United last met at the Hill Dickinson Stadium back on February 23rd, Carrick’s side claimed a 1-0 victory.
• The Red Devils have lost just one of their previous nine meetings against Everton across all competitions.
• Carrick’s men have registered 10 points from their last four Premier League trips to Merseyside.
• Manchester United have failed to register consecutive Premier League victories away from Old Trafford so far this calendar year.
• The two Premier League showdowns between Everton and Manchester United last season produced just a pair of goals at both ends of the pitch.

Landing a gritty 1-0 victory when they last travelled to the Hill Dickinson back in February, Manchester United will be seeking a repeat performance here. Putting a maiden Premier League victory on the board last weekend, the Reds should also be excited by a largely rugged record against Sunday’s hosts. Registering 10 points from their previous four top-flight trips to the blue half of Merseyside, United’s red-hot attacking talisman will once again spearhead their charge this weekend. Watching Fernandes open his account with a stunning hat-trick against Ipswich last week, the Portuguese superstar should be confident of exploiting an Everton defence who have claimed just a sole Premier League clean sheet since back in March.

Verdict: Bruno Fernandes over 0.5 shots on target

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