Manchester United travel to Everton in the final fixture of Premier League matchweek 27, with both sides chasing European qualification as the season enters a decisive phase.
The contest carries added intrigue with rivals having already played, meaning the stakes will be clear by the time kick-off arrives.
Everton host United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday, February 23, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8 pm GMT.
Michael Carrick’s appointment as head coach until the end of the season has sparked a notable upturn in form at Old Trafford. United have collected four wins and a draw under his guidance, reviving hopes of a top-four finish and a return to the Champions League.
Everton remain in the mix for a Conference League berth and could close the gap on United with a victory. However, they are searching for their first home league win since December, a run that has stalled momentum in the race for a top-six position.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 6:30 pm GMT. Subscribers can also stream via the Sky Go app.
Team News
David Moyes has most of his squad available for the reunion with his former club. Jack Grealish, currently on loan, is sidelined following surgery and is not expected back this season. Jake O’Brien is suspended after his recent dismissal.
For United, Mason Mount is set to return to the matchday squad after recovering from a minor knock. Matthijs de Ligt remains unavailable with a back issue, while Patrick Dorgu is sidelined with a hamstring injury and is not expected to return until April.
Looking Ahead
Both teams enter the game well rested after early FA Cup exits earlier this month. Everton’s recent home struggles contrast with United’s improving momentum under Carrick.
These are fixtures United must navigate successfully to maintain control of their Champions League ambitions.
According to ESPN, in the reverse leg at Old Trafford, Everton were down to 10 men in the 13th minute after a sending off. United, then under Ruben Amorim, struggled to break them down, and a goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall saw the visitors win 1-0.
The article from Yahoo Sports notes that Everton have been able to welcome back Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Illiman Ndiaye into the team recently, while summer signing Thierno Barry is also among the goals.
NBC Sports reports that United have very few injury concerns, with only de Ligt and Dorgu currently unavailable.
Expect the visitors to edge the contest.
Prediction: Manchester United to win 3-1.
