Everton welcomes Manchester United in second home game of season.

Everton vs. Manchester United kicks off at 14:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, September 6, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 on MD1 and have won just three of their last 22 Premier League meetings with the Red Devils, drawing seven and losing 12. However, one of those three victories came last season, when Everton secured a 1-0 win at Old Trafford. United have otherwise dominated the recent series, winning six of the last eight league meetings and keeping clean sheets in five of those victories. Nevertheless, Everton will be looking to make the most of their home advantage. Following their 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on MD1, they are aiming to win consecutive Premier League matches at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for only the second time. Their previous occasion came in March, when they defeated Burnley 2-0 before following that with a 3-0 victory over Chelsea. Though their last success in their opening two home league games of a campaign came in 2021-22. The Toffees have also shown an ability to attack quickly. Across the opening two matchdays, no Premier League side has registered more direct attacks than Everton, with six, level with Manchester United. David Moyes also faces a difficult opponent, having lost 23 Premier League matches against United. Only Harry Redknapp, with 24 defeats, has lost more against the Red Devils. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Thierno Barry in attack is expected against the Red Devils. Jack Grealish, who made a return for another loan spell with the Toffees, could make his season debut here.

United's ability to respond to difficult starts will be tested again. They conceded first against Hull City on MD1 and Ipswich Town on MD2 but have not gone 1-0 down in each of their opening three Premier League matches since 2012-13, when they went on to win the title. One of those three matches that season was a 1-0 defeat at Everton. Sunday marks a personal milestone for Michael Carrick. This will be his 20th Premier League game of his second tenure in charge, during which no side has collected more points than United's 42. Only five managers have accumulated at least 45 points in their first 20 games from the start of a tenure with a club. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes could be particularly influential. He has been involved in 11 goals in 13 Premier League appearances against Everton, scoring six and providing five assists. That is the joint-highest number of goal involvements by a Manchester United player against the Toffees, alongside David Beckham and Ryan Giggs. Bryan Mbeumo is expected at the attacking end of United’s 4—2—3—1 setup. Benjamin Šeško is expected to play a part here, according to reports from Carrick.