Manchester United vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
Erik ten Hag names Harry Maguire in his starting line-up as the Red Devils seek a win at Old Trafford
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Everton in the Premier League today.
Erik ten Hag has sprung a surprise by naming Harry Maguire in his team as the Red Devils host the Toffees, with Marcus Rashford once more starting as the centre-forward after hitting a midweek winner.
United are trying to solidify their place in the top four ahead of the rest of the weekend games, while Everton remain locked in a battle at the bottom with almost half the table still trying to avoid the drop. Sean Dyche’s team face a tough test to get a result on the road today.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
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Martial plays Malacia through on goal, but Pickford rushes off his line and gets to the ball before the defender. The Everton backline looks very tired as the game is nearly over.
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There will be a minimum of three additional minutes.
Manchester United vs Everton
Man United know the job is done in this game. They are taking their time with every corner and free-kick to ensure they keep a clean sheet too.
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Substitution Séamus Coleman Nathan Kenneth Patterson
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Weghorst and Fernandes combine before the latter shoots with his left foot. Pickford makes an easy save while other Man United are asking the referee for a penalty for a potential handball. Micahel Oliver is not interested.
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McTominay whips the ball toward the back post, where Fernandes wins the header. His effort is too weak to trouble Pickford, who catches the ball.
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