Everton Hosts Manchester United in Premier League Clash
Everton will face Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, February 23, 2026, in a Premier League match with significant implications for both teams’ aspirations for European qualification.
Match Details
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM GMT. Fans in the UK can watch the game on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage beginning at 6:30 PM.
Team Form and Standings
Manchester United, under interim manager Michael Carrick, have enjoyed an unbeaten start to his tenure, though their recent 100% record ended in a draw against West Ham United. They currently aim to secure a top-four position, with Chelsea and Liverpool close competitors. Everton, sitting ninth in the table, are hoping a win will bring them within five points of the Champions League qualification spots.
Recent Encounters
The reverse fixture at Old Trafford was a dramatic affair, with Everton securing a victory despite Idrissa Gueye being sent off for fighting teammate Michael Keane – the first Premier League player to be dismissed for fighting a teammate since 2008. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the winning goal for Everton in that match.
Team News
Everton have no new injury concerns, but Jake O’Brien will miss the match due to suspension, with Seamus Coleman expected to fill in. Jack Grealish remains a long-term absentee due to a fractured foot. Manchester United are still without Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount, and Patrick Dorgu due to injury. Benjamin Sesko may start on the bench despite scoring a late equalizer against West Ham.
Predicted Lineups
Everton XI: Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; George, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry.
Manchester United XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.
Looking Ahead
This match promises to be a compelling contest as both teams strive to achieve their respective goals. Everton will look to replicate their earlier season victory against United, although Carrick will aim to get his side back to winning ways and solidify their position in the race for Champions League qualification.