RismadarVoice Reporters
September 6, 2026
Everton will host Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday as both teams look to strengthen their early Premier League campaigns.
Everton enter the fixture unbeaten after their opening two league matches, collecting four points from a victory over Leeds United and a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
Manchester United, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their emphatic 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town after suffering defeat against Hull City on the opening day of the season.
The match represents an opportunity for United to improve their away form, while Everton will rely on their defensive organisation under manager David Moyes.
TEAM NEWS
Everton have maintained a strong start to the campaign but experienced changes during the transfer deadline period, including the departure of Iliman Ndiaye.
Christian Nørgaard remains the club’s only confirmed absentee due to a long-term groin problem.
Moyes is expected to continue with a compact 4-2-3-1 formation, with defenders James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite expected to play important roles in containing Manchester United’s attacking threats.
Manchester United will arrive with confidence following their win over Ipswich, where captain Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick.
However, Michael Carrick’s side continues to deal with several injury concerns.
Manuel Ugarte remains unavailable after undergoing surgery following a World Cup-related injury, while Amad Diallo is considered a major doubt.
Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are continuing their recovery and are working towards returning to full fitness.
EXPECTED LINEUPS
Everton (4-2-3-1)
Everton are expected to maintain their defensive structure, with Tarkowski and Branthwaite likely to continue as the central defensive pairing.
Manchester United (Expected)
Senne Lammens is expected to start in goal, with Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw forming the defensive line.
Matheus Cunha is expected to lead United’s attack, with Bruno Fernandes remaining a key figure in the attacking midfield role following his outstanding performance against Ipswich.
HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
Manchester United have historically dominated the fixture, winning 97 of the 217 previous meetings between the two clubs.
Everton have struggled in recent home league matches against United, failing to win their last four Premier League encounters at Goodison Park and their current home venue.
Manchester United won the most recent meeting between the teams, recording a 1-0 victory in February 2026.
MATCH DETAILS
Fixture: Everton vs Manchester United
Competition: Premier League 2026/27
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
Date: September 6, 2026
Kick-off: 2:00pm BST
Everton will aim to preserve their unbeaten opening run, while Manchester United will target consecutive league victories as they seek to build momentum under Michael Carrick.
