Everton vs Manchester Utd: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Everton prepare to host Manchester Utd on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Everton, currently 8th in the standings with 37 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 16 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Manchester Utd, sitting 4th with 45 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Everton and Manchester Utd have been competitive, with Manchester Utd claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Bournemouth, Everton recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Pickford, Mykolenko, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, O'Brien, Gueye, Garner, George, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Barry. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Manchester Utd's last outing came against West Ham, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Lammens, Shaw, Martinez, Maguire, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Everton are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Everton and Manchester Utd are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Everton's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Manchester Utd's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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