Manchester United faced Everton at Old Trafford in a Premier League match today, November 24, 2025, with the home side aiming for a win to propel them into the top four. Kickoff was at 8pm (20:00 GMT).
Going into the game, Manchester United was in 10th place with 18 points after 11 games and were looking to extend their five-game unbeaten run, despite having drawn their last two matches against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham. Meanwhile, Everton, managed by former Manchester United boss David Moyes, were three points behind United and eager to secure a positive result against his old club. A win for Everton by two goals or more would see them overtake their city rivals, Liverpool, in the league table.
In team news, Manchester United was without Matheus Cunha, who reportedly suffered a minor injury during a training session. Benjamin Sesko was also absent due to a knee injury sustained in the draw against Tottenham. Joshua Zirkzee was given his first start of the campaign in light of these absences. Coleman of Everton was forced off the pitch due to an injury and was replaced by O'Brien.
Manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the absence of key players like Cunha and Sesko but expressed confidence in the team's ability to adapt, with Zirkzee's inclusion in the starting XI. Amorim also commented on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament and the potential release of players like Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui.
The game started with Ndiaye of Everton shooting high and wide. A promising move from Everton saw Gueye finding Ndiaye on the right, before he fired a cross into the six-yard area, but Yoro cleared the danger. A good move from United saw Dorgu, on the left, finding Fernandes in the middle before Mazraoui joined the action from the right. The Moroccan played a ball forward, hoping to find Zirkzee at the edge of the box, but it was cleared by an Everton defender.
Recent head-to-head results between the two clubs include a 2-2 draw in their February 22, 2025,match and a 4-0 victory for Manchester United on December 1, 2024.
