Manchester United host Everton in the Premier League tonight as Ruben Amorim’s side look to cement their place in the race for European football.
The hosts begin the day in 10th place after a run of form that has seen them move just five points behind second with a game in hand, and recent wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton showed positive signs to suggest that United can challenge for Europe this term.
While the draws to Nottingham Forest and Tottenham reminded fans of some of the attacking and defensive struggles that have plagued Amorim’s side, United have benefitted from the mixed form of their rivals, and they welcome David Moyes’ side with the chance to move into the top four.
Matheus Cunha is not in the Manchester United squad after picking up a knock in training, in news first broken by Altrincham town hall on Saturday night after the Brazil forward missed a Christmas lights switch-on.
Everton’s own mixed form sees them in the bottom half of the table after four wins, four losses and three draws, but with players such as Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish, the Toffees are more than capable of upsetting United this evening.
Follow all the latest build-up and team news from Old Trafford below
Manchester United vs Everton live
- Man Utd host Everton in the Premier League on Monday night, with kick-off at 8pm | Live on Sky Sport
- Matheus Cunha fails fitness test after 'accident in training'
- Manchester 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 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.
