The Man Utd vs Everton game will be played on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, and the match will kick off at 01: 30 AM IST. The game will be played at Hillsborough Stadium in Liverpool on Round 27 of the Premier League. Manchester United are now ranked 5th with 45 points after playing 26 matches. Everton sits 9th with 37 points.
This preview of Man Utd vs Everton is presented at a time when the two teams are battling to qualify to European. United is also seeking to exact revenge after it lost the same game earlier this season at Old Trafford.
Match Context Preview
Heading into Man Utd vs Everton, Man Utd are in excellent form with a D-W-W-W-W record in all competitions. Recent results of Everton are L-W-D-D-W. Their previous tour resulted in a loss to Bournemouth due to a collapse at the end.
This season, Manchester United has scored 47 goals in 26 games. They have an average of 1.8 goals and 53.2 possession per game. Everton have 29 goals and 30 goals against them.
The two teams have scored many goals recently. Both teams have been on the score sheet in 7 out of 8 games by Everton. The same goes with United, with 7 of the last 9 games involving goals at both ends.
Key Players to Watch
Everton Players
Iliman Ndiaye has appeared 20 times in the Premier League and has scored 5 goals on an expected goals (xG) of 4.47. He scores 0.3 goals on average per game and does 1.9 successful dribbles in an average game.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has had 19 league games, 5 goals, and 2 assists. He is expected to have 3.30 assists (xA). He has generated 6 large opportunities and has a key pass of 1.2 on average.
James Tarkowski has played every 26 league matches of this season and has won 9 clean sheets. He has 7.0 clearances and 1.4 blocked shots per game on average. Tarkowski has an average duel win of 6.8 duels with a success rate of 69.
Manchester United Players
Bruno Fernandes has appeared in 23 league games and scored 6 goals and 12 assists this season. His anticipated goals (xG) are 8.15, and the anticipated assists (xA) are 6.68.
Casemiro has played 24 times in the league this season and bagged 5 goals and 2 assists. His average in tackling is 2.4, and winning duels is 4.9 per game.
Bryan Mbeumo has made 9 goals out of 21 league appearances with an estimated goal (xG) of 7.33. He scores 0.4 goals in one game and has one point, four shots on target in one game.
Manchester United Injury Updates
Out:
- Benjamin Sesko (knee injury)
- Lisandro Martinez (knee problem)
- Harry Maguire (thigh problem)
Doubtful:
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Matheus Cunha
Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are still under the fitness care. Availability should be predicted according to recent updates from the team.
Everton Injury Updates
Out:
- Merlin Rohl (hernia surgery)
- Jarrad Branthwaite (thigh injury)
Suspended:
- Jake O Brien (red card vs Bournemouth)
- Nathan Patterson is experiencing a groin problem and could be absent from the Man Utd vs Everton game.
Everton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
GK: Jordan Pickford
FORM: Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Cover CB, Vitalii Mykalenko.
MID: Idrissa Gana Gueye, James Garner.
ATT MID: Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jack Grealish.
ST: Sophisticated attacking (Barry-style striker)
Man United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
GK: Senne Lammens
DF: Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro.
MID: Noussair Mazraoui, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw / Dorgu.
ATT MID: Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee
Head-to-Head Record: Man Utd vs Everton
Manchester United are yet to win any of the past three matches against Everton in all matches. Everton won at Old Trafford earlier this season, although they were playing with ten men throughout the contest.
United has not been defeated in their final three league matches in the away championship. That consists of two victories and a draw.
Where to Watch Everton vs Manchester United
UK
USA
- TV: USA Network.
- Streaming: NBC platforms (NBC Sports app/website with cable login), Sling TV, and other live‑TV services carrying USA Network.
The Everton vs Manchester United game carries implications for the race for European qualification. Everton’s defensive injuries could open attacking opportunities for United.
