Everton vs Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes in form, Mount close to return
Everton host Manchester United on Sunday 6 September in the Premier League, with both sides aiming to build early momentum in their third fixture of the season. United arrive fresh from a thumping 5-2 home win over Ipswich Town, while Everton have made an encouraging start and must navigate fading transfer interest in attacking star Iliman Ndiaye.
Team News and Injury Latest
United manager Michael Carrick confirmed that Amad will miss out once again. “Amad won’t be involved, he’ll be out for a little bit longer,” Carrick said, with the Ivorian winger not expected back until later in September. Summer signing Carlos Baleba is still carrying an ankle ligament problem from his time at Brighton and is targeting mid‑September for his debut. Mason Mount has returned to full training and is in contention, although his match fitness remains a doubt. Matthijs de Ligt continues to train after November back surgery but is not yet ready, while Benjamin Sesko (shin) and Manuel Ugarte (knee) are longer‑term absentees.
Everton will be without Christian Norgaard, sidelined with a muscle issue, and James Garner is a doubt because of a hernia. Hayden Hackney is also nursing an ankle problem. Ndiaye, who has been the subject of a Manchester City enquiry that David Moyes insists there is no time to reinvest before the deadline, is available and expected to start.
Recent Form and Tactical Shape
Manchester United roared back from an opening‑day defeat by dismantling Ipswich Town. Club captain Bruno Fernandes struck a hat‑trick, Bryan Mbeumo added a fourth and an own goal completed the scoring. Carrick set up in a 4-2-3-1 that saw Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans anchor midfield, with Marcus Rashford, Fernandes and Mbeumo supporting striker Matheus Cunha.
Everton have taken four points from their two matches – following a draw and a win – and in both outings the attacking trio of Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall, Thierno Barry and Ndiaye caused problems. Dewsbury‑Hall already has one goal and a team‑high six chances created, while Ndiaye has contributed an assist and four chances created. Moyes is likely to stick with a 4‑2‑3‑1 that uses James Garner and Harry Armstrong in the double pivot, with Dewsbury‑Hall operating behind Barry.