Can Everton Stop United at Hill Dickinson?

An exciting clash awaits in the third round of the English Premier League as Everton hosts Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The match pits two teams against each other who have had contrasting starts to the new 2026/2027 campaign.

Everton currently sits 10th in the standings with 4 points from their opening two matches (1 win and 1 draw), boasting a goal difference of 3:1. David Moyes' side kicked off the season with a 2-0 home victory against Crystal Palace, followed by a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth. During the week, the team also secured a convincing 4-0 win over Preston in the Carabao Cup.

Manchester United, led by Michael Carrick, occupies 12th position with 3 points (1 win and 1 loss) and a goal difference of 5:4. The 'Red Devils' began their season with a surprising 0-2 away defeat to Hull City, but then responded emphatically at home with a 5-2 victory against Ipswich.

Ahead of the match, David Moyes expressed his disappointment with the summer transfer window, highlighting the departure of key players like Iliman Ndiaye. Nevertheless, he emphasized the crucial role of the fans: "We've had quite a few days where people have found a way to recover. What we need from them is extra support because we're a bit short-staffed, so we need them." In attack for Everton, Thierno Barry is expected to lead the line again, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Merlin Röhl supporting the midfield.

Meanwhile, Michael Carrick stated his satisfaction with the new signings: "We went into the window wanting to come out stronger than last season. We've certainly added to that. I'm absolutely delighted with the players we've brought in." The visitors will be without the injured Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, and Matthijs de Ligt, while captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored a hat-trick against Ipswich, will once again spearhead the attack alongside Marcus Rashford, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.

The rivalry's history shows a total of 217 encounters between the two teams, with Manchester United claiming 98 victories, Everton winning 72 times, and 48 matches ending in a draw. Last season, 2025/2026, both teams exchanged away victories with identical 1-0 scorelines.