Manchester United Faces Everton with Key Players Sidelined
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Manchester United prepares to host Everton in a Premier League clash on Monday, navigating injury concerns for several key players.the match presents an opportunity for United to continue their recent positive form, while Everton aims to build on their own inconsistent results.
United enters the fixture unbeaten in their last six matches against Everton, boasting four wins and two draws in that span. Their moast recent encounter was a preseason friendly ending 2-2 on August 4, following a 2-2 draw on February 2. Prior results include a 4-0 United victory on December 1, 2025, a 2-0 win on March 9, 2024, a 3-0 triumph on November 26, 2023, and another 2-0 win on April 8, 2023.
United’s Team News:
Forward Benjamin Sesko will be out “for a few weeks” after sustaining a knee injury during the 2-2 draw against Tottenham. The £74 million summer signing from RB Leipzig also missed Slovenia’s recent World Cup qualifiers. Defender Harry Maguire is also unavailable due to an injury picked up in the same match.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo could feature against Everton, while Lisandro Martinez is nearing a return following involvement with the Argentina camp. Concerns also surround forward Matheus Cunha, who missed a recent event due to ”an accident in training” on Saturday, casting doubt on his availability.
United’s Predicted Starting Lineup:
Lammens; Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; mbeumo, Diallo; Zirkzee.
Everton’s Team news:
Everton midfielder Merlin Rohl has undergone an operation for a hernia and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. The Toffees are also without Nathan Patterson and Jarrad Branthwaite, who are recovering from groin and hamstring injuries, respectively. Manager David Moyes otherwise reports a fully fit squad.
everton’s Predicted Starting Lineup:
Pickford; O’Brien,Keane,Tarkowski,Mykolenko; Garner,Gueye; Ndiaye,Dewsbury-Hall,Grealish; Barry.
Form Guide:
* Manchester United: W-W-W-D-D
* Everton: W-L-L-D-W
