David Moyes’s 10-man Everton held on to claim an extraordinary win at Manchester United after Idrissa Gueye was sent off just 13 minutes into the match for slapping team-mate Michael Keane
Gueye became the first Premier League player to be sent off for fighting a team-mate since 2008 after raising his left hand to slap Keane, following an argument over a loose pass from Gueye that had presented a chance to Bruno Fernandes.
Referee Tony Harrington immediately produced the red card, which was confirmed by VAR Paul Howard, and Everton then stunned Old Trafford by taking the lead thanks to a stunning strike from Kienan Dewsbury-Hall on the half-hour mark.
Improbably, Dewsbury-Hall’s goal was enough for Everton to claim their first win at Old Trafford since 2013, when Moyes was United manager, and the hosts’ recent resurgence under Ruben Amorim. But the red card remained the big talking point.
On Sky Sports, Gary Neville said Gueye’s slap did not warrant a sending off, adding: "They were not fighting, it wasn't a scrap. It could have been dealt with by a yellow. I don't think it needed to be a red."
But the Premier League said: “The referee’s call of red card to Gueye for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the action deemed to be a clear strike to the face of Keane.”
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Manchester United vs Everton live
- FULL TIME! Everton beat Manchester United after Idrissa Gueye's red card
- Geuye sent off after 13 minutes for slapping team-mate Michael Keane
- But Kienan Dewsbury-Hall’s strike secures Old Trafford win for David Moyes
- Moyes after beating Man Utd: 'I like my players fighting each other'
- Gueye has apologised to Keane and Everton team-mates for slap
- 79' SAVE! Pickford denies Zirkzee as Everton try to hold on [MUN 0-1 EVE]
- 30' GOAL! Dewsbury-Hall strikes to give 10-man visitors the lead [MUN 0-1 EVE]
- 13' RED CARD! Gueye sent off for fighting with team-mate Keane [MUN 0-0 EVE]
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Ruben Amorim on Man United's defeat: 'We lacked intensity'
23:34 , Jamie BraidwoodManchester United manager Ruben Amorim said Everton were the better team with 10 men as well 11, as he admitted his side were lacking in intensity.
“I'm feeling really frustrated, like any other person that supports Manchester United. We should be frustrated with the way we started the game and the way we didn't understand how we should play against 10 men.
“They deserved to win. We had a lot of chances in the second half through crosses and second balls, but the quality and decision-making wasn't there. Everton were the better team.”
Manchester United lose at home in the Premier League against 10 men
23:14 , Jamie BraidwoodManchester United lost a Premier League game at Old Trafford despite their opponents picking up a red card for the first time.
They had won 36 of the previous 46 before today. And the red card came because two of Everton’s players started fighting each other.
Idrissia Gueye's suspension after red card for slapping Michael Keane
22:54 , Jamie BraidwoodAs Idrissia Gueye was sent off for violent conduct, he will serve a three-man ban.
However, the Senegal international will go to the Africa Cup of Nations at the start of December.
So he may not play for Everton again for a couple of months.
David Moyes after beating Man Utd: 'I like my players fighting each other'
22:36 , Jamie BraidwoodA quote-of-the season contender from David Moyes, who reacts to Idrissa Gueye’s red card for slapping Michael Keane by praising the spirit he showed.
Moyes, while delighted at Everton’s win, did not think it was a red card. "If nothing happened, I don't think anyone in the stadium would have been surprised,” he told Sky Sports.
“I thought the referee could have taken a bit longer to think about it. I got told that the rules of the game that if you slap your own player, you could be in trouble.
“But there's another side to it: I like my players fighting each other, if someone didn't do the right action. If you want that toughness and resilience to get a result, you want someone to act on it.”
David Moyes says Idrissa Gueye has apologised for slap
22:28 , Jamie BraidwoodIdrissa Gueye apologised to Michael Keane and his team-mates after he was sent off for slapping the Everton defender.
"I'm disappointed we get the sending off,” David Moyes said. “But we've all been footballers, we get angry with our team-mates.
“He's apologised for the sending off, he's praised the players and thanked them for it and apologised for what happened."
Idrissa Gueye’s slap becomes a kick in the teeth for Ruben Amorim as 10-man Everton beat Man United
22:19 , Richard JollyA slap in the face for Michael Keane became a kick in the teeth for Ruben Amorim. The stinging blow was not the one that brought perhaps the season’s strangest sending off as Manchester United’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt, abject end. If ignominy seemed to belong to Everton when Idrissa Gueye was shown the red card, theirs was a defiant glory. United, gifted a man advantage for 77 minutes, seized mediocrity from what promised to be a victory.
On a night of unexpected incidents, a footballer was sent off for violent conduct against a team-mate and David Moyes won at Old Trafford. Some may wonder which was the odder.
Gueye’s slap becomes a blow for Amorim as 10-man Everton beat Man United
Why was Idrissa Gueye sent off after fighting with Everton team-mate?
22:06 , Jamie BraidwoodAnd in case you missed the other big story from tonight, you can read all about Idrissa Gueye’s red card, here.
Why was Idrissa Gueye sent off after fighting with Everton team-mate?
A sorry night for Manchester United and Ruben Amorim
22:05 , Jamie BraidwoodUnited’s five-game unbeaten run crashes to a halt and Ruben Amorim and his players are now without a win in three in the Premier League. They played for about 80 minutes against ten men but looked so insipid and lost.
Amorim’s system did not change despite the man advantage and how defensive Everton were.
Everton now above Liverpool in the Premier League
22:00 , Jamie BraidwoodTo make matters even better for the Toffees, Everton are now above Liverpool in the Premier League table. They remain in the bottom half, but push Liverpool down to 12th.
David Moyes wins at Old Trafford for first time as away manager
21:59 , Jamie BraidwoodThere’s a beaming smile on the face of David Moyes as he thanks his players and applauds the away end at Old Trafford.
It’s his first win at Old Trafford as an away manager! It’s Everton’s first win at Manchester United since 2013, when Moyes was in charge of United!
What a night this is for Everton’s fans. They are singing Keane’s name.
The players have shown remarkable togetherness to get this result, on a night where Idrissa Gueye was sent off for fighting his own team-mate!
Ridiculous.
A stunning win for Everton on a dramatic night at Old Trafford
21:57 , Jamie BraidwoodDavid Moyes’s 10-man Everton held on to claim an extraordinary win at Manchester United after Idrissa Gueye was sent off just 13 minutes into the match for slapping team-mate Michael Keane
Gueye became the first Premier League player to be sent off for fighting a team-mate since 2008 after raising his left hand to slap Keane, following an argument over a loose pass from Gueye that had presented a chance to Bruno Fernandes.
Referee Tony Harrington immediately produced the red card, which was confirmed by VAR Paul Howard, and Everton then stunned Old Trafford by taking the lead thanks to a stunning strike from Kienan Dewsbury-Hall on the half-hour mark.
Improbably, Dewsbury-Hall’s goal was enough for Everton to claim their first win at Old Trafford since 2013, when Moyes was United manager, and the hosts’ recent resurgence under Ruben Amorim. But the red card remained the big talking point.
FULL TIME! Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:56 , Jamie BraidwoodEVERTON HAVE DONE IT! DEFEAT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED AT OLD TRAFFORD!
Boos ring out but David Moyes has won at Old Trafford as an away manager for the first time!
And that’s only half the story! WOW!
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:55 , Jamie Braidwood90+3 mins: It almost fell to De Ligt but Everton make the block! It almost fell to Lammens but Everton clear! They can’t counter but they have the ball!
But Pickford kicks it back.... seconds left for United.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:54 , Jamie Braidwood90+2 mins: CHANCE! Amad does well and slides it across to De Ligt... but he can’t make contact! Pickford wastes the ball with a quick kick. United get a corner and Lammens is up !
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:52 , Jamie Braidwood90+1 mins: Mount flashes a ball across the face but Mbeumo is on his toes and Mykolenko hacks away! Pickford makes the punch.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:51 , Jamie Braidwood90 mins: ONLY FOUR MINUTES OF ADDED TIME! Groans around Old Trafford but United have had long enough!
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:50 , Jamie Braidwood89 mins: Jordan Pickford again. This is a more simple save but he denies Zirkzee for a second time as he tips over his looping header.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:48 , Jamie Braidwood86 mins: CHANCE! Mainoo clips it in for Zirkzee but he flashes the header wide from the near post. It wasn’t close.
Grealish makes way for McNeil. Charly Alcaraz is on for Ndiaye.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:46 , Jamie Braidwood84 mins: What a blow this is going to be for Ruben Amorim if Manchester United lose this. Just as his side were making progress, David Moyes and the 10-man visitors have given them all sorts of problems.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:41 , Jamie Braidwood79 mins: STUNNING FROM PICKFORD! Oh this is a wonderful stop from the goalkeeper to deny Zirkzee’s header, which was creeping inside the post, at full stretch.
Fernandes then flashes a rising shot over the bar. Pickford would have been beaten if that was a bit lower.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:39 , Richard Jolly78 mins: Everton are getting closer. They have started to have more of the ball, with some set-pieces using up time. It may yet come to nothing, but they have played this really well. And yet their record at Old Trafford, and Moyes', means they will fear something goes wrong.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:38 , Jamie Braidwood76 mins: Grealish has been super for Everton, slowing the game down, keeping possession. Everton are delaying everything - you can’t blame them.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:37 , Jamie Braidwood74 mins: Two changes coming for Everton as Tim Iroegbunam and Dwight McNeil prepare to enter the fray.
Everton are heading into the final chapter of the game and are so close to pulling this off.
But it probably sill feels a very long way away
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:33 , Jamie Braidwood71 mins: CHANCE! Oh if Amorim could have picked a player for this to fall to. Mount does well to keep it in and knocks it back to Fernandes, who lifts over the bar with the outside of his foot from eight yards.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:30 , Jamie Braidwood68 mins: Mbeumo slashes a shot wide and this is starting to get pretty desperate for United now. Gary Neville is laying into Luke Shaw for “ambling” forward. And it’s very strange that United are STILL playing with a back-five.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:26 , Jamie Braidwood65 mins: Grealish, playing as a left back, makes an excellent sliding challenge to block Amad’s cross. Everyone in blue is pulling together now, in a match where they have literally had a man sent off for fighting a team-mate.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:24 , Jamie Braidwood63 mins: Mbuemo’s strike is punched away by Pickford, then Mount curls wide! Oh the pressure is building.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:20 , Richard Jolly59 mins: United have penned Everton in since Mount came on, but without really making enough clear chances. But it could be a long 40 minutes or so for Everton unless they can get out more
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:19 , Jamie Braidwood57 mins: Big shouts for a penalty! Keane slides in to win the ball ahead of Mbeumo but his momentum carries him into the forward. “100 per cent not a penalty,” says Gary Neville. “Not even a shout.”
Mainoo is on for Casemiro - to huge roars - and Dalot replaces Dorgu.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:17 , Jamie Braidwood56 mins: Man United make a mess of the corner routine but it breaks to Mbeumo - who shoots straight into De Ligt.
Amorim will make two more changes with Dalot and Mainoo about to come on.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:15 , Jamie Braidwood53 mins: Casemiro now drags a volley wide - after good pressure from Dewsbury-Hall. There are whistles as Pickford winds down the clock from the goal-kick.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:13 , Jamie Braidwood50 mins: Excellent block from Tarkowski as Mount shot towards goal from the edge of the box, flying into the challenge. Many more of them will be required.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:11 , Jamie Braidwood49 mins: Jack Grealish beats Casemiro to the ball and draws not only a foul but a yellow card from Casemiro.
That could be a handy route to 10 v 10 for Everton...
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:09 , Jamie Braidwood47 mins: Among the madness of Gueye being sent off for slapping his team-mate, I can’t get my head around the idea of David Moyes leading Everton to their first win at Old Trafford since.... he was Manchester United manager.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
21:07 , Jamie Braidwood45 mins: And we’re back underway. Can Everton hold on and claim one of the most unbelievable wins in Premier League history?
Changes for Manchester United
21:06 , Richard JollyUnited had far too little attacking threat from their wing-backs in the first half. Mason Mount's arrival makes sense then, as it moves Amad Diallo to right wing-back, with Mazraoui going off. But without Sesko and Cunha, United lack other attacking options.
Why was Idrissa Gueye sent off after fighting with Everton team-mate?
21:02 , Jamie BraidwoodEverton’s Idrissa Gueye was sent off just 13 minutes into his side’s match at Manchester United after slapping team-mate Michael Keane in an extraordinary incident that left the visitors down to 10 men at Old Trafford.
Here’s how it happened:
Why was Idrissa Gueye sent off after fighting with Everton team-mate?
HALF TIME! Man Utd 0-1 Everton
20:56 , Jamie BraidwoodIn case you're just joining us....
Idrissa Gana Gueye was sent off just 13 minutes into Everton's match at Manchester United after slapping his own team-mate Michael Keane.
The pair squared up after Gueye's poor pass inside the box gifted a chance to United skipper Bruno Fernandes, who fired narrowly wide.
Gueye was irate and raised his left hand to slap Keane, with referee Tony Harrington immediately producing a red card, which was confirmed by VAR Paul Howard.
The Premier League Match Centre said: "The referee's call of red card to Gueye for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR - with the action deemed to be a clear strike to the face of Keane."
Even after being dismissed, Gueye had to be restrained by Jordan Pickford before eventually making his way down the tunnel.
It forced David Moyes into a second reshuffle, coming only three minutes after Seamus Coleman's first Premier League start of the season was ended prematurely through injury.
HALF TIME! Man Utd 0-1 Everton
20:51 , Jamie BraidwoodA half for the ages! Gueye’s red card for slapping Keane left Everton in a sticky spot but Dewsbury-Hall’s cracker gives Everton the lead!
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
20:47 , Jamie Braidwood45 mins: OOOOH Pickford has been tested now! Fernandes strikes from range and the England goalkeeper makes a diving stop to help it over the bar. A strong hand.
Fernandes’s corner goes through, off a touch from a United player, but there will be four minutes added time.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
20:43 , Jamie Braidwood41 mins: Amad cuts inside but drags his shot wide of goal. United have still yet to test Jordan Pickford as we approach half-time.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
20:39 , Jamie Braidwood37 mins: United have not been good since Everton went down to 10, in wildly weird circumstances. Dorgu hacked at a chance at the back post and Keane has just won a sliding challenge with Mbeumo.
Mbeumo, though, went down awkwardly but is back up on his feet after an uneasy couple of moments for United fans.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton
20:34 , Richard Jolly33 mins: Two unexpected events at Old Trafford tonight - a player sent off for violent conduct towards a teammate and Everton leading. They have not won here since 2014. David Moyes has never won here in the Premier League as a visiting manager.
Man Utd 0-1 Everton (DEWSBURY-HALL 30')
20:31 , Jamie BraidwoodThis game! The 10-men of Everton lead, and it’s a cracker from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall!!!
The midfielder evades the weak challenges on the edge of the United box and unleashes an unstoppable shot into the top corner, with his weaker right foot!
What a moment for the Everton fans in the corner.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:30 , Jamie Braidwood29 mins: The red card may have affected United more than Everton. Early days, but this has been comfortable for the 10 men.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:24 , Richard Jolly24 mins: Everton are playing 4-4-1 now, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dropping into the centre of midfield to take over from Idrissa Gueye who, with a three-match ban and the African Cup of Nations, may not play for Everton again for two months.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:24 , Jamie Braidwood23 mins: Btw, the match is still happening. It’s 11-man Man United 0, 10-man Everton 0.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:24 , Jamie Braidwood22 mins: A Premier League statement said: “The referee’s call of red card to Gueye for violent conduct was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the action deemed to be a clear strike to the face of Keane.”
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:23 , Jamie Braidwood"How much venom was in that slap?” asks Gary Neville, who is commentating on the match on Sky Sports. “He has been sent off for that. Was it a little slap or a proper whack?
"There is no doubt a hand comes out to the face but it didn't look too much. They might have had to send him off purely because there is a strike to the face."
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:21 , Jamie Braidwood19 mins: Keane started it! And after Keane pushed him, Gueye has slapped his face.
VAR said it was a “clear strike to the face”. Everton will be furious - is there any need to actually send him off there?!
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:19 , Jamie Braidwood17 mins: Everton had lost the ball, leading to a chance for Mbeumo. Gueye and Keane argued and the VAR has confirmed Gueye was sent off for striking Keane.
We have yet to see a proper replay.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:17 , Jamie Braidwood16 mins: That’s unbelievable. Gueye and Keane butted heads but I have no idea what Gueye has been sent off for.
RED CARD! Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:14 , Jamie BraidwoodOH MY GOODNESS WHAT’S HAPPENED HERE!
Idrissa Gueye has been sent off! And it’s for ARGUING WITH EVERTON TEAM-MATE MICHAEL KEANE!!!
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:12 , Richard Jolly11 mins: Seamus Coleman was a surprise starter and drew level with Dixie Dean in the club's all-time list. But his 433rd appearance for Everton lasted barely 10 minutes. He has gone off injured, though only after a few choruses of "sixty grand, sixty grand, Seamus Coleman".
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:11 , Jamie Braidwood9 mins: Zirkzee is not making it stick so far and Everton are getting changes. Ndiaye cuts inside and shoots over the bar.
And the visitors will be forced into an early change. Seamus Coleman lasts just nine minutes and is replaced by Jake O’Brian.
A few minutes before, Coleman had been given a race by Amad and Amad won it comfortably. I suspect that’s where Coleman felt something go.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:10 , Jamie Braidwood8 mins: Zirkzee, who has not scored in the Premier League since last December and starts for the first time this season, is unhappy with Tarkowski after being barged from behind off the ball by the Everton centre-back. “Letting him know he’s there”.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:08 , Jamie Braidwood6 mins: Lovely move from Everton! The fly down the right with Ndiaye digging out a cross. Yoro had to be sharp to head away from the arriving Barry.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:06 , Jamie Braidwood4 mins: Mbeumo drops very deep to get a touch of the ball and switch it wide to Dorgu. Mbeumo has started on the right with Amad left and Zirkzee through the middle.
Zirkzee loses the ball dropping in but Barry cannot escape Casemiro.
Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:04 , Jamie Braidwood2 mins: United could go as high as fourth tonight although they would need to score three goals and win. Everton can go above United with a win.
After an open start, Garner’s free-kick drifts straight out of play.
KICK OFF! Man Utd 0-0 Everton
20:01 , Jamie BraidwoodOld Trafford is a colourful, noisy place before kick-off with tons of flags in the Stretford End after the death of Gary Mountfield. We are underway and Thomas Tuchel is here watching on.
Man Utd v Everton
19:56 , Richard JollyPlenty of the Stone Roses on the playlist tonight as United pay tribute to Mani, aka Gary Mountfield, the United-supporting bassist. We are now on to I Wanna Be Adored.
Approaching kick-off at Old Trafford
19:50 , Chris WilsonWe’re just 10 minutes from kick-off in Manchester this evening.
United have had the better of this rivalry in recent seasons but will they be able to continue their challenge for European places tonight, or will Everton put an (admittedly very early) dent in their hopes?
Ruben Amorim did not want to take 'risk' with Matheus Cunha
19:47 , Jamie BraidwoodRuben Amorim on Matheus Cunha:
"It was a knock in training so I don’t know how long he’s going to stay out, I think it’s nothing serious, but we cannot risk players."
David Moyes ahead of latest Old Trafford return
19:42 , Jamie BraidwoodTwelve years ago, David Moyes left Everton to join Manchester United (it didn’t go well) and the Scot returns to Old Trafford tonight as he continues his second spell with the Toffees.
"We're missing a lot of key players as well. Man Utd are a good squad with good players. We can only focus on ourselves and see how we go,” he tells Sky Sports.
"Our away form at the end of last season was so good. We haven't started great this season."
How can I watch the match?
19:40 , Chris WilsonWith 20 minutes or so until kick-off, here’s a reminder of how you can watch tonight’s match.
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, while subscribers can also stream the action online via NOWTV. Coverage starts at 6.30pm on both channels.
If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass to watch without a subscription.
Match stats
19:20 , Chris WilsonUnited have won their last four Premier League home games, more than they had in their previous 13 at Old Trafford (W3 D2 L8). They last had a longer run between April and August 2023 (8).
No side have scored more first half goals than Manchester United in the Premier League this season (11). However, the Red Devils have conceded more goals in the second half than any other side this term (14).
Matheus Cunha not in Man United squad after missing Christmas lights switch-on
19:13 , Jamie BraidwoodMatheus Cunha has been ruled out of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Everton at Old Trafford due to a minor knock picked up in training on Saturday.
The Brazil forward is not in the squad due to the injury, which is not believed to be serious, and which was accidentally revealed over the weekend after Cunha missed a Christmas lights switch-on in Altrincham.
“You need to be prepared for anything,” Ruben Amorim told Sky Sports. “You cannot find a team in the Premier League without injuries. We miss these players, Ben and Matheus changed a lot of things for us.”
Matheus Cunha not in Man United squad after missing Christmas lights switch-on
Ruben Amorim defends decision to offload Rasmus Hojlund after Benjamin Sesko injury
19:00 , Richard JollyRuben Amorim defended his decision to let Rasmus Hojlund leave Manchester United even as Benjamin Sesko’s knee injury leaves him short of specialist strikers.
Summer signing Sesko will be out for around three weeks and the £73m signing will miss United’s game against Everton on Monday.
United allowed Hojlund, a £64m buy in 2023, to go to Napoli on loan with a view to a £38m permanent deal at the end of the transfer window and the Dane has scored four goals for the Serie A champions.
Ruben Amorim defends decision to offload Rasmus Hojlund after Benjamin Sesko injury
Matheus Cunha out for Man Utd in blow to Ruben Amorim
18:52 , Richard JollyIn some Manchester United news broken by Altrincham town hall, Matheus Cunha is out for United, missing first turning on some Christmas lights and now a match against Everton. Joshua Zirkzee, who scored twice against Everton at Old Trafford last season, makes his first top-flight start of the campaign. Seamus Coleman starts for Everton, which is something of a surprise.
Everton team news as Seamus Coleman starts
18:51 , Jamie BraidwoodFresh from a Republic of Ireland duty, Seamus Coleman starts his first Premier League game of the season at 37, with James Garner coming into midfield in place of Tim Iroegbunam. Thierno Barry starts up front ahead of Beto.
Everton: Pickford, Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko,Coleman, Gueye, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry
Subs:Travers, King, McNeil, Beto, O'Brien, Dibling, Alcaraz, Aznou,Iroegbunam.
Manchester United team news as Matheus Cunha not in squad
18:49 , Jamie BraidwoodMatheus Cunha is not in the squad after his “accident” in training. Joshua Zirkzee starts for Ruben Amorim’s side and Leny Yoro comes into the defence for the injured Harry Maguire. The 18-year-old academy graduate Shea Lacey is named on the bench.
Man Utd XI: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Mazraoui, Casemiro,Fernandes, Dorgu, Diallo, Mbeumo, Zirkze
Subs: Bayindir,Dalot, Martinez, Mount, Malacia, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo, Lacey
Manchester United v Everton confirmed starting line-ups
18:45 , Jamie BraidwoodManchester United XI: Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Amad, Mbeumo; Zirkzee
Everton XI: Pickford; Coleman, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry.
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Matheus Cunha not with Man Utd squad arriving at Old Trafford
18:42 , Jamie BraidwoodThe Manchester United squad has arrived at Old Trafford but Matheus Cunha did not appear to be among them. The line-ups should be released in the next five minute.
Will Matheus Cunha be fit after missing Christmas lights switch-on?
18:34 , Jamie BraidwoodA social media post from Visit Altrincham sent Manchester United supporters into a panic on Saturday as they said Matheus Cunha had been forced to cancel an appearance at a Christmas lights on-switch on.
"Unfortunately Matheus Cunha has had an accident in training today and will not be able to attend tonight's Christmas Lights Switch on in Altrincham due to medical reasons,” the social media post said. Will Cunha be available for the visit of Everton?
We’re about to find out.
Match stats
18:30 , Chris WilsonManchester United have won 42 Premier League games against Everton, the most wins any side has against another in the competition.
Everton have won just one of their last 12 Premier League games against United (D5 L6). They’ve won just one of their last 32 against them at Old Trafford (D8 L23), with a 1-0 win in December 2013.
Head-to-head
18:15 , Chris WilsonThese two sides have faced of 197 times in the past, with United winning 91, Everton winning 56 and 50 ending as draws.
United eased to a 4-0 victory in thus fixture last season in one of Amorim’s most encouraging games, though they subsequently drew 2-2 in the return fixture in February.
The Toffee’s last win in this fixture came in the league in April 2022, when they won 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Anthony Gordon.
Why Man United face shortage of attackers as Benjamin Sesko injury blow confirmed
18:00 , Chris WilsonManchester United will be without Benjamin Sesko for about three weeks with the knee injury he suffered in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham.
And manager Ruben Amorim admitted he could be short of forwards for the December game against Wolves which Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are set to miss because of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Amorim is confident that Sesko has avoided a major injury but will be without the £73m signing for Monday’s clash against Everton as well as forthcoming matches with Crystal Palace and West Ham, though he hopes the Slovenian might return for the meeting with Wolves.
Why Man United face shortage of attackers as Benjamin Sesko injury blow confirmed
Ruben Amorim makes stance clear on Kobbie Mainoo’s Man United future: ‘The club comes first’
17:45 , Richard JollyRuben Amorim has told Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee that he will not let them leave in January unless it is in Manchester United’s interest.
Midfielder Mainoo had wanted a loan move at the end of the summer transfer window and he and forward Zirkzee are both yet to begin a league game this season.
Each runs the risk of missing out on the World Cup if they cannot get first-team football but Amorim is adamant that United takes priority in any decision he makes.
Amorim makes stance clear on Mainoo’s Man United future: ‘The club comes first’
When is Manchester United vs Everton?
17:30 , Chris WilsonThe match is scheduled to take place on Monday, 24 November at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. Kick-off is set for 8pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, while subscribers can also stream the action online via NOWTV. Coverage starts at 6.30pm on both channels.
If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass to watch without a subscription.
Matheus Cunha sparks injury fears after missing Christmas lights event due to training ‘accident’
17:15 , Chris WilsonThere are new concerns over Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha’s fitness after he missed a Christmas lights switch-on event in Altrincham due to what organisers described as "an accident in training" on Saturday.
The 26-year-old has impressed since joining from Wolves in the summer and looked set to retain his starting role in the Red Devils' return to Premier League action against Everton on Monday.
But a surprise source has sparked concern over Cunha's availability after the Brazil international pulled out of Altrincham's 'Neon Noel' Christmas lights switch-on event on Saturday.
Cunha misses Christmas lights event after training ‘accident’
Everton team news
17:12 , Chris WilsonFor the visitors, Jarrad Branthwaite is the main long-term absentee, with the England international likely out until next year after requiring surgery on a thigh injury. Nathan Patterson and Merlin Rohl will be out until next month after respective procedures related to groin and hernia issues.
Man Utd team news
17:08 , Chris WilsonRuben Amorim has already announced that summer signing Benjamin Sesko will face “a few weeks” out with a knee issue, while Harry Maguire will also be out with a thing problem. United will have to make a late assessment on the fitness of Kobbie Mainoo too, with the midfielder having training on Friday morning. In more positive news, Lisandro Martinez could return to the matchday squad for the first time since February.
Manchester United vs Everton live
17:05 , Chris WilsonManchester United host Everton in the Premier League tonight, with Ruben Amorim’s side looking to keep up the pace with the sides chasing European football.
Things may finally be looking up for the Portuguese after passing a year at the helm at Old Trafford, with wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton and draws against Forest and Tottenham meaning United have gone five matches unbeaten for the first time in his tenure.
However, those two draws provided a reminder of United’s recent struggles in both defence and attack, and they will be wary of the danger poised by David Moyes’ side tonight.
The Toffees arrive in Manchester with four wins, three draws and four losses to start the season, and while these results show that they’re prone to real peaks and troughs in form, the presence of players such as Iliman Ndiaye Jack Grealish means they’re always a threat.
