Everton vs. Man United score, talking points, highlights as supersub Sesko strikes again
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HILL DICKINSON STADIUM, LIVERPOOL — Manchester United can open up a three-point gap in fourth place with victory over Everton on Monday night.
Michael Carrick lost his 100% record as Red Devils boss last time out, when Benjamin Sesko’s dramatic injury-time equaliser salvaged a draw at West Ham.
United are fifth on 45 points, level with Chelsea above them and Liverpool below them.
Everton won the reverse fixture 1-0 at Old Trafford despite having Idrissa Gueye sent off for an on-field confrontation with team-mate Michael Keane.
Both men start tonight, with Everton right-back Jake O’Brien serving a suspension following his red card against Bournemouth.
Leny Yoro comes into the United defence in place of Lisandro Martinez, who is sidelined by a minor calf injury.
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Everton vs. Man United final score
| 2nd Half | Goalscorers | |
| Everton | 0 | _ |
| Man United | 1 | Sesko 72′ |
Location: Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool, UK)
Referee: Darren England
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Starting lineups:
Everton (4-2-3-1 right to left): 1. Jordan Pickford (GK) – 37. James Garner, 5. Michael Keane, 6. James Tarkowski, 32. Jarrad Branthwaite – 42. Tim Iroegbunam, 27. Idrissa Gueye – 45. Harrison Armstrong, 22. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 10. Iliman Ndiaye – 11. Thierno Barry
Man United (4-2-3-1 right to left): 31. Senne Lammens — 2. Diogo Dalot, 5. Harry Maguire, 15. Leny Yoro, 23. Luke Shaw — 18. Casemiro, 37. Kobbie Mainoo — 16. Amad Diallo (30. Benjamin Sesko), 8. Bruno Fernandes, 10. Matheus Cunha — 19. Bryan Mbeumo
Everton vs. Man United key moments
72 mins: GOAL! Sesko is the supersub again! United get the breakthrough! Sesko started the move, laying the ball off to Cunha before turning and haring towards the Everton goal. Cunha lofted a wonderful pass to set Mbeumo running free and Sesko joined the attack to steer home an unerring finish.
51 mins: An opportunity for Mbeumo. Mainoo does well to curl a teasing ball into the Everton box. It spins off Tarkowski’s shin and Mbeumo smashes over on the volley. He was off balance but that was maybe a better chance than he made it look.
46 mins: Everton have their best chance of the night so far within a minute of the restart. Dewsbury-Hall lays it off to Armstrong, who had the space and time to find a better finish than the one Lammens held onto unfussily.
4 mins: Tarkowski off the line! Cunha has a shot blocked and Amad is first to the rebound. Pickford takes some of the pace off it but it’s trickling in before his centre-back hacks clear.
Everton vs. Man United reaction
Reaction from Michael Carrick and David Moyes will appear here after the match.
Everton vs. Man United team news
Everton team news
- David Moyes had all but two first-team players to choose from,with Jack Grealish injured and Jake O’Brien suspended after his red card vs. Bournemouth.
- Former United youngster James Garner moved from midfield to right-back, with Jarred Branthwaite shifting across to left-back and Vitalii Mykolenko benched. Centre-back Michael Keane and central midfielder Tim Iroegbunam come into the lineup.
Man United team news
- It is a similar situation for Michael Carrick with Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt his only absentees.
- Mason Mount is back in the squad but will have to make do with a spot on the bench.
- Benjamin Sesko could start in place of Matheus Cunha after his late heroics against West Ham and Fulham in recent weeks.
Everton vs. Man United upcoming schedules
Everton upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Sat, Feb. 28 | Premier League | Newcastle vs. Everton | St James’ Park |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Premier League | Everton vs. Burnley | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Sun, Mar 15 | Premier League | Arsenal vs. Everton | Emirates Stadium |
Man United upcoming fixtures
| Date | Competition | Match | Location |
| Sun, Mar. 1 | Premier League | Man United vs. Crystal Palace | Old Trafford |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | Premier League | Newcastle vs. Man United | St James’ Park |
| Sun, Mar. 15 | Premier League | Man United vs. Aston Villa | Old Trafford |
