Everton vs. Manchester United: Premier League Clash – Live Updates

Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool – February 23, 2026

Everton hosted Manchester United on Monday night in a Premier League match with both teams seeking to continue their recent good form. The match kicked off at 8:00 PM GMT at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Current Form

Everton entered the match ninth in the Premier League, having lost only one of their last five games – a 2-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth. Manchester United, under interim head coach Michael Carrick, were fifth in the league and unbeaten since Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim. United had secured wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham, and Tottenham Hotspur during that stretch.

Team Lineups

Everton: Pickford, Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Branthwaite, Gana Gueye, Iroegbunam, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Armstrong, Barry.

Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo.

Key Talking Points

• Carrick’s Unbeaten Run: Michael Carrick aimed to extend his unbeaten run as Manchester United’s interim boss.
• Everton’s Consistency: David Moyes’ Everton side looked to build on recent performances and push for European qualification.
• Lineup Choices: David Moyes opted to play centre-back Branthwaite at full-back, a tactical decision he compared to strategies employed by Manchester City.
• Injury Concerns: Everton were without Jake O’Brien due to suspension, while Manchester United were missing Matthijs De Ligt. Jack Grealish remained sidelined for the remainder of the season following ankle surgery.

Pre-Match Insights

Analysts noted a potentially vulnerable link in the Manchester United backline with Yoro, suggesting Everton might target him. Manchester United had a chance to move above Chelsea into the top four with a point.

How to Watch

The match was broadcast live on USA Network and streamed on the USA Network platform, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET.