Everton vs Man United: 10 key facts ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash
Manchester United travel to Everton looking to build on their emphatic 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town, while David Moyes’ side remain unbeaten after two Premier League matches.
The fixture brings together two teams with contrasting recent momentum, but the historical numbers suggest United have enjoyed the better of this matchup in recent years.
Bruno Fernandes will also be one to watch after his hat-trick last weekend, while Everton’s improving form means Michael Carrick’s side cannot afford to rely solely on past dominance.
10 things to know as Man United travel to Everton
1. No goalless draw in 24 meetings
Everton and Manchester United have not played out a 0-0 draw in their last 24 meetings, underlining how rarely this fixture ends without a goal.
2. United have a strong record at Everton
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last four visits to Everton, winning three of those matches. Their most recent trip ended in a 1-0 victory in February.
3. Moyes has struggled against United
David Moyes has lost 23 Premier League matches against Manchester United, the second-highest total suffered by any manager against one opponent.
4. United’s clean-sheet problem
Manchester United have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, highlighting an area Michael Carrick will want to address despite their attacking improvement.
5. Carrick’s impressive points haul
No Premier League side has collected more points than Manchester United’s 42 since Michael Carrick began his second spell in charge.
6. Everton are unbeaten in five
Everton arrive with considerable momentum, having avoided defeat in their last five matches while scoring 11 goals during that unbeaten run.
7. Fernandes loves this fixture
Bruno Fernandes has produced 11 Premier League goal involvements in 13 games against Everton, scoring six goals and providing five assists.
8. Dewsbury-Hall is Everton’s only scorer
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is the only player in Everton’s current squad to have scored in this fixture, while none of the present squad have scored at home against United.
9. Recent winners have kept clean sheets
The last six winners of this fixture have all kept clean sheets, with Manchester United responsible for five of those victories.
10. Everton eye best start since 2021
Everton are looking to avoid defeat in their opening three games of the Premier League since the 2021-22 season, when they have already followed similar pattern in their first two before winning their third.
