Everton vs Man United: Match prediction, possible lineups and key team news
Everton hosts Manchester United on Monday, February 23, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees aim to pull off a rare double over the Red Devils, a feat they haven’t achieved since the 2013-14 season.
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Despite Everton’s spirited 1-0 win at Old Trafford in November, memories of that game are overshadowed by Idrissa Gueye’s red card for striking teammate Michael Keane.
That result marked David Moyes’ first league success over his former club in Manchester since 2013, yet Everton have struggled at home this season, losing five of their last ten league matches at their current stadium and winning only three.
Everton’s struggle at home
The Merseyside side is desperate to climb the table, with a European qualification push still possible. Sixth-placed Liverpool sits just five points ahead, while Bournemouth, Newcastle, Sunderland, and Fulham lurk closely behind.
However, Everton’s recent home form paints a worrying picture, as they have failed to win in their last five home league fixtures, suffering defeats to Arsenal, Brentford, and Bournemouth. Their last clean sheet on Merseyside came against Nottingham Forest in early December.
Confident Manchester United
Manchester United arrive in confident form, unbeaten in nine league games and winning four of their last five. Benjamin Sesko has been instrumental, netting crucial late goals against West Ham and Fulham to secure points for the Red Devils.
Michael Carrick’s squad sits joint-top in form alongside Chelsea over the past five games, making them favourites for Monday’s fixture.
A win would see United temporarily move into fourth place, holding off their London rivals in the race for the top four.
Team news and lineups
Everton will miss Jake O’Brien, who is suspended, and long-term absentee Jack Grealish. Moyes welcomes back Seamus Coleman for the first time since January.
Thierno Barry, Iliman Ndiaye, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall lead the club’s scoring charts, with Dewsbury-Hall chasing a historic double against Manchester United.
For the visitors, Bruno Fernandes remains the main threat, having contributed ten goal involvements in his last nine away appearances.
Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo provide additional firepower, while Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, and Patrick Dorgu remain unavailable.
Everton (predicted XI): Pickford; Patterson, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry
Manchester United (predicted XI): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Manchester United’s momentum and attacking quality are expected to overcome Everton’s home struggles. While the Toffees may find the net, the Red Devils should edge a hard-fought contest.
Score Prediction: Everton 1-2 Manchester United
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