Man Utd Clash with Everton: Bold Predictions, Key Battles and Starting XI Revealed

Manchester United conclude Gameweek 12 of the 2025–26 Premier League campaign on Monday evening, hosting Everton at Old Trafford.

Ex-United manager David Moyes seeks to guide the Toffees to their first triumph at the Theatre of Dreams since 2013, when Roberto Martinez's squad defeated Moyes' struggling United team. That victory remains Everton's sole success at United's stadium in three decades.

Moyes has failed to secure a win in 17 matches at Old Trafford as a visiting coach.

Therefore, past results indicate the home side should bounce back to form following consecutive 2–2 stalemates prior to the November international pause. Most recently, a late Matthijs de Ligt header secured a draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

United might climb as high as fourth place should they maintain their historical advantage in this matchup, while an unlikely away triumph would allow Everton to surpass Merseyside neighbors Liverpool.

Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of the Red Devils' forthcoming clash.

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Man Utd Team News

Matheus Cunha has unexpectedly become a fitness concern for Monday's fixture after sustaining a training injury, preventing him from participating in Altrincham's Christmas light ceremony over the weekend. The club has yet to provide an official status update.

Amorim revealed during Friday's media briefing that Benjamin Šeško will be sidelined for "several weeks" following the knee problem he suffered in the 2–2 Spurs encounter. Mason Mount is expected to replace him, with the Red Devils likely to operate without a traditional striker.

Harry Maguire remains unavailable, while Lisandro Martínez continues progressing toward his return. Kobbie Mainoo might be available for Monday's match after overcoming his fitness issues, though the young English midfielder is unlikely to start under Amorim.

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Everton

Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Everton (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount; Cunha.

Everton Team News

The away team faces minimal injury worries, with no new problems arising during the international window.

Moyes cannot select summer acquisition Merlin Röhl due to a groin complaint, while Nathan Patterson and Jarrad Branthwaite remain long-term casualties.

Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish will feature on the left wing of an impressive Everton attack that includes the prolific Iliman Ndiaye. Moyes should persist with young French striker Thierno Barry despite his goalscoring struggles.

James Garner is also expected to start against his previous team.

Everton Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd

Everton predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry.

Man Utd vs. Everton Score Prediction

Everton have shown consistency under Moyes this campaign, though their attacking creativity hasn't converted into sufficient goals. They lack a clinical finisher and depend heavily on their wingers' creativity and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's work rate.

The Toffees possess the ability to cause an upset and achieve what would be a memorable victory, but this venue has historically proven problematic for Everton. Additionally, United have impressed at Old Trafford this season, securing victories in all home matches following Arsenal's 1–0 triumph on opening day.

Attacking injuries present some concern, but we're backing tradition here. United should prevail.

Prediction: Man Utd 3–1 Everton