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HILL DICKINSON STADIUM, LIVERPOOL — Manchester United can open up a three-point gap in fourth place with victory over Everton on Monday night.
Michael Carrick lost his 100% record as Red Devils boss last time out, when Benjamin Sesko’s dramatic injury-time equaliser salvaged a draw at West Ham.
United are fifth on 45 points, level with Chelsea above them and Liverpool below them.
Everton won the reverse fixture 1-0 at Old Trafford despite having Idrissa Gueye sent off for an on-field confrontation with team-mate Michael Keane.
Both men start tonight, with Everton right-back Jake O’Brien serving a a suspension following his red card against Bournemouth.
Leny Yoro comes into the United defence in place of Lisandro Martinez, who is sidelined by a minor calf injury.
Everton vs. Man United final score
| Prematch | Goalscorers | |
| Everton | _ | _ |
| Man United | _ | _ |
Location: Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool, UK)
Referee: Darren England
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Starting lineups:
Everton (4-2-3-1 right to left): 1. Jordan Pickford (GK) – 37. James Garner, 5. Michael Keane, 6. James Tarkowski, 32. Jarrad Branthwaite – 42. Tim Iroegbunam, 27. Idrissa Gueye – 45. Harrison Armstrong, 22. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 10. Iliman Ndiaye – 11. Thierno Barry
Man United (4-2-3-1 right to left): 31. Senne Lammens — 2. Diogo Dalot, 5. Harry Maguire, 15. Leny Yoro, 23. Luke Shaw — 18. Casemiro, 37. Kobbie Mainoo — 16. Amad Diallo, 8. Bruno Fernandes, 10. Matheus Cunha — 19. Bryan Mbeumo
Everton vs. Man United key moments
Updates including goals and other highlights will appear here after the match kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET)
Everton vs. Man United reaction
Reaction from Michael Carrick and David Moyes will appear here after the match.
Everton vs. Man United team news
Everton team news
- David Moyes had all but two first-team players to choose from,with Jack Grealish injured and Jake O’Brien suspended after his red card vs. Bournemouth.
- Former United youngster James Garner moved from midfield to right-back, with Jarred Branthwaite shifting across to left-back and Vitalii Mykolenko benched. Centre-back Michael Keane and central midfielder Tim Iroegbunam come into the lineup.
Man United team news
- It is a similar situation for Michael Carrick with Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt his only absentees.
- Mason Mount is back in the squad but will have to make do with a spot on the bench.
- Benjamin Sesko could start in place of Matheus Cunha after his late heroics against West Ham and Fulham in recent weeks.
Everton vs. Man United upcoming schedules
Everton upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Sat, Feb. 28 | Premier League | Newcastle vs. Everton | St James’ Park |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Premier League | Everton vs. Burnley | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Premier League | Arsenal vs. Everton | Emirates Stadium |
Man United upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Sun, Mar. 1 | Premier League | Man United vs. Crystal Palace | Old Trafford |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | Premier League | Newcastle vs. Man United | St James’ Park |
| Sun, Mar. 15 | Premier League | Man United vs. Aston Villa | Old Trafford |
