Everton vs Man United: Premier League match preview
EVERTON 1-1 MAN UTD | CALVERT-LEWIN [3] FERNANDES [31]
A dreadful error from United keeper David De Gea gifted Everton a third-minute opener - the Spaniard dawdled on the ball after a pass-back from Harry Maguire and his attempted clearance was charged down by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and flew off the Everton striker into the net.
Calvert-Lewin should have doubled the lead shortly afterwards when he broke free of the United defence but shot just wide of De Gea's right-hand post.
United responded well to the early setback though with Nemanja Matic hitting the cross-bar with a long-range effort and then forcing Everton keeper Jordan Pickford into a diving save with another well-struck drive.
It was January signing Bruno Feranandes, the Portuguese midfielder who has brought some much-needed creativity to the United side, who put the visitors level with a superb low shot from outside the box in the 31st minute.
Everton's Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson hit the post with a curling free kick 12 minutes after the interval but United went close to a winner in the 90th minute when Pickford produced a brilliant save with his feet to deny substitute Odion Ighalo.
There was VAR drama in stoppage time when Everton thought they had a winner. Calvert-Lewin's low shot deflected off Harry Maguire and span past Sigurdsson who was lying on the floor in what the video referee ruled was an offside position.
Manchester United XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Fred, McTominay, Fernandes, Greenwood, Martial
Play started with a bang at Goodison Park, where David De Gea's punt upfield was blocked by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and flew into the United goalkeeper's net in just the third minute.
The second goalkeeping gaffe of the afternoon saw United deservedly draw level at Goodison Park. England manager Gareth Southgate will not have been pleased to see his number one, Jordan Pickford, beaten by Bruno Fernandes' hopeful, long-range strike.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought he had netted a winner, only for VAR to interject and rule it out for offside
Carlo Ancelotti was as incandescent as the home crowd, with the Everton boss sent off after approaching the referee on the field
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FT: Boos ring around Goodison Park, directed at the officials obviously. Carlo Ancelotti marches over to confront referee Chris Kavanagh and lets him have both barrels. The official sends off the legendary Everton boss for dissent.
92: Disallowed goal! Everton sprint off in celebration because Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s snapshot has deflected off the heel of Harry Maguire and snuck in at the far post.
However… Gylfi Sigurdsson, whose initial effort should have gone in, was lying down in De Gea’s eye-line. Interfering with play I believe they call it. VAR checks it and chalks off the goal. Carlo Ancelotti is absolutely livid.
90: Double save! Wowzers. Jordan Pickford with an outstanding double stop to deny Manchester United a certain late winner. He first paws Bruno Fernandes’ effort away and somehow leaps to his feet to block Odion Ighalo’s follow up.
Three minutes added time.
89: Brandon Williams replaces Anthony Martial. Weird one at this late stage and with a corner to attack.
88: Richarlison has to do better there. He strides beyond Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka before cutting inside. He’s got Dominic Calvert-Lewin unmarked to his right but tries to squeeze it in at the near post instead. Routine save for De Gea.
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85:Djibril Sidibe’s long-ranger is deflected wide and Everton have another corner. They’ve not proved too useful today with Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof commanding the area well. Saying that, he did have both hands on the shoulders of Moise Kean.
83:Andre Gomes is replaced by Moise Kean for the remaining minutes. Carlo Ancelotti clearly wants the win here today.
80: Never seen that before. Djibril Sidibe is booked for returning to the field of play before he was waved on by the referee.
78: United manage to hack away two Leighton Baines corners, the first of which went straight through the six-yard box before Victor Lindelof scooped it behind.
Bruno Fernandes doesn’t waste any time turning defence into attack with a strong run forward, blazing past compatriot Andre Gomes. He tees it up for Odion Ighalo for a tap in but Leighton Baines anticipates it to stop a certain goal.
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75: Wolves have hit the front against Tottenham in north London. Raul Jimenez makes it 3-2 in the match that should have been televised ahead of this one.
73: Well, after all that commotion Gylfi Sigurdsson sends it straight into the wall. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes a double change with Odion Ighalo and Juan Mata on. Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay off.
71: Save! Tom Davies sets Dominic Calvert-Lewin free down the left channel and the England hopeful drives at Harry Maguire before forcing a good stop from David de Gea.
The corner is cleared and Fred is inexplicably penalised for handball just outside the penalty area. The referee got that one wrong but Fred bumped into him in anger and is rightfully booked. Could be red if he keeps going like this
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68:Victor Lindelof has had a good game today. He blocks another snapshot from Richarlison before clearing the ball at the near post.
65:Theo Walcott heads off having contributed very little. Bernard replaces him.
63:What happened there? Mason Greenwood finds himself about five-yards beyond the last man in splendid isolation. He’s beaten the offside trap but dithers allowing the Everton defenders to regroup and eventually Anthony Martial’s shot is blocked.
60: Wolves are level with Tottenham again. It’s 2-2 thanks to Diogo Jota, who simply can’t stop scoring.
56: Booked! Victor Lindelof chops down Dominic Calvert-Lewin right on the edge of the penalty area. Gylfi Sigurdsson and Leighton Baines set it down… WOODWORK! Sigurdsson nonchalantly steps up and sends it flying into the post. Richarlison can’t direct the rebound on target.
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54:Just floating along here at Goodison. Almost all the play is taking place in the middle of the park with neither side creating a clear-cut opportunity.
51:Victor Lindelof looks to have ushered Dominic Calvert-Lewin out of play but unfortunately tickles the ball and concedes the corner. It comes to northing. Still neither side putting their stamp on this second half. The game is there to be won.
48:Manchester United win a free-kick at the start of the second half but the diagonal cross is headed away by Mason Holgate. Bruno Fernandes then capitalises on a Tom Davies error before firing high and wide.
EVERTON 1-1 MAN UTD
45: And we’re back underway folks. Roy Keane wasn’t worried about upsetting a few people during the break…
On David de Gea: "What is De Gea waiting for? It's crazy. There's almost a bit of arrogance to him. I would have lynched him at half time. There are no excuses."
On Jordan Pickford: “The bottom line with Pickford...I don't need to see the stats. I know he's not a good goalkeeper. He's not up to it."
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EVERTON 1-1 MAN UTD
HT: Richarlison glances a signature Leighton Baines delivery wide in the final seconds of the half. We’re level at Goodison Park after a tale of two goalkeeping errors. David de Gea with the first and Jordan Pickford with the second under the watchful eye of England manager Gareth Southgate.
44: Yellow Card for Tom Davies for an extremely late challenge. Silly really having just avoided one in the previous scuffle. Harry Maguire follows him in shortly after for a foul on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Yellows everywhere today. Some real bite in this one now.
43: Booked! Dominic Calvert-Lewin goes in strongly on Luke Shaw, who reacts very angrily indeed with some pushing and shoving. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti even gets involved when pulling his players away. Easy when you’ve got Duncan Ferguson behind you, eh Carlo?
40: Richarlison, like the Terminator, is back. That’s the second time he’s gone off the field due to injury and the second time he’s returned.
37: Injury blow! Another injury problem for Everton. Seamus Coleman has already had to be withdrawn and now it looks like Richarlison will have to follow. He’s off for treatment.
34: Gareth Southgate will not have enjoyed that equaliser. His number one has been under severe scrutiny in recent months and has given they more ammunition to his doubters. Dean Henderson having the game of his life here today…
"Gareth Southgate is watching, you're not impressing him."
Jordan Pickford cannot keep out a long-range strike from Bruno Fernandes...
31: GOAL! Manchester United are level and Bruno Fernandes is at it again!
Djibril Sidibe gifts the ball to Nemanja Matic in a dangerous area and the midfielder prods it over to Bruno Fernandes, who leathers it into the bottom corner. Jordan Pickford really should have saved it. We’re level at Goodison Park folks!
30:Half-hour gone and Everton are still ahead. Manchester United have enjoyed more possession but haven’t really been able to create a clear-cut chance. Wolves are now level with Tottenham thanks to Matt Doherty. It’s 1-1.
29:Bad news for Everton as Seamus Coleman hobbles off injured. He’s replaced by Djibril Sidibe. Fingers crossed that’s not too bad.
26: Good approach play from the hosts with Dominic Calvert-Lewin finding Richarlison, who pokes it wide for Gylfi Sigurdsson on the overlap. The Iceland star takes it to the byline before whipping it across the box. Theo Walcott couldn’t adjust his body to make a connection.
23: Manchester United have regained their composure now with plenty of possession in front of Everton’s two, solid banks of four. They’ve not managed to play the right intricate passes in and around the penalty area yet but you sense it’ll come.
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20:Tottenham have taken the lead against Wolves in north London. Steven Bergwijn tucked it home after Rui Patricio parried out Dele Alli’s initial effort. 1-0.
17:Well… there’s just no doubt that we’re going to see more goals today with both defences looking extremely open. Mason Greenwood glances a Fred cross over the crossbar before Andre Gomes fires well wide at the other end.
13:Since Carlo Ancelotti's first game in charge of Everton on Boxing Day, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored more Premier League goals than any other player (8). Gareth Southgate is also watching from the stands today...
11: When did Nemanja Matic turn into Manchester United’s greatest weapon? The veteran midfielder has his second effort of the afternoon, fizzing a diagonal shot that Jordan Pickford parries to safety.
8: Woodwork! It’s all happening today folks. Nemanja Matic's curled effort from just outside the box cannons of the crossbar and away to safety.
6: It should be 2-0. Manchester United are at sixes and sevens at the back as Dominic Calvert-Lewin collects Michael Keane’s long clearance and goes through one-on-one with David de Gea. The Spanish ‘keeper makes amends with a fine fingertip save.
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Look away now, David de Gea! ������♂️
The Manchester United keeper gifts Everton an early opener at Goodison Park!
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 1, 2020
EVERTON 1-0 MAN UTD | CALVERT-LEWIN
4: GOAL! What on earth has happened here?! David de Gea… I’m staggered.
The Manchester United goalkeeper pokes the ball around inside the penalty area, taking his sweet little time to clear the ball. Dominic Calvert-Lewin decides to close him down and the attempted clearance hits the Everton striker and rolls in. However, absolute howler.
3: Ah… well the worst possible news for Everton in the opening 60 seconds and that’s the sight of Richarlison down clutching his knee after a meaty challenge with Victor Lindelof. The ball is rolled out of play for the Brazilian to receive treatment.
EVERTON 0-0 MAN UTD
1: And we’re underway at Goodison Park. OK, it’s still chilly, but the sun is shining and the pitch is in excellent condition. I doubt we’ll be seeing a repeat of last season-s 4-0 drubbing but Manchester United will have to be at their best to take all the points today. My cowardly prediction is a 2-2 draw.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United's January additions can help the team find the consistency they need to secure a Champions League spot.
United signed Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo in the transfer window to boost a squad contesting a fierce battle for a top-four place in the Premier League.
"That little spark he's given us, he's come in and the feeling around the place is better, " Solskjaer said about the Portugal international.
"He plays forward passes, he takes chances. He loses the ball a few times but he's one of the players who looks good when he loses the ball because it's a good attempt, and he wins the ball back. Delighted with him.
"Odion as well, he's given us something extra. We've missed that type of striker who has been in and around the box and having some tap ins.”
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The notes
Carlo Ancelotti isn’t in any doubt that Everton are focused on achieving European football. Below is what he’s written in the official match day programme.
“This type of match, against a high-class opponent, allows you to judge the strength and quality in your team,” Ancelotti wrote. “We have had mainly good result for the past two months and the next step is to consistently take points from sides in the top positions. The table is tight, and every point is really important.
“We have not been afraid to say we want to keep climbing the table and achieve European football. To think any other way would be to imagine you are going to lose some games and I cannot see any benefit from having that mindset.”
He’s also done an interview on Sky Sports with Jamie Carragher saying roughly the same.
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Rahman: I’m not happy with this Manchester United team AT ALL.I would've played three at the back with Eric Bailly in there. Also again no Brandon Williams. Nemanja Matic is gonna be a problem.
David: Great to see Andre Gomes in the starting line-up, his comeback has been unbelievable. Big chance for Gylfi Sigurdsson to impress today, personally wouldn't have put him in but in Carlo Ancelotti we trust!
Jay: A bit of a strange midfield for Utd today. I'm guessing Fred will play a bit further forward with Nemanja Matic and Scott Mctominay behind. Mason Greenwood and Bruno Fernandes moving around behind Anthony Martial. Seems a bit unfair on Fred. He's been playing well in the deeper role recently and now he's moved.
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Team News - Everton
Carlo Ancelotti makes FIVE changes from the 3-2 defeat to Arsenal last weekend. Seamus Coleman, Michael Keane and Tom Davies replace Djibril Sidibe, Yerry Mina and Fabian Delph.
Theo Walcott replaces former Arsenal colleague Alex Iwobi over on the right flank with Andre Gomes making his first start 119 days after that ankle injury sustained against Tottenham.
Team News - Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes five changes from the side that thumped Club Brugge 5-0 in the Europa League. Still can’t quite believe the handball in that fixture, much less the five-minute VAR review…
Anyway, David de Gea, Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic all return to the starting XI.
Elsewhere Anthony Martial is back from a muscle injury to start up front instead of Odion Ighalo. Mason Greenwood, who scored in the reverse fixture against Everton, partners him in attack.
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Hugo Lloris misses out this afternoon with a groin injury. Paulo Gazzaniga starts between the sticks for Spurs. Adama Traore returns for Wolves, as does Ruben Vinagre.
Tottenham: Gazzaniga, Aurier, Sanchez, Tanganga Davies, Dier, Winks, Bergwijn, Alli, Lo Celso, Lucas Moura.
Subs: Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Vorm, Ndombele, Skipp Fernandes, Parrott.
Subs: Pedro Neto, Daniel Podence, Gibbs-White, Ruddy, Dendoncker, Kilman, Rasmussen.
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Starting XI
Mason Greenwood and Scott McTominay are both in the starting XI for Manchester United, Andre Gomes starts having made a brief appearance against Arsenal last weekend.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is convinced this group will "never give in and never give up" like the Manchester United players that capitulated so embarrassingly on their last visit to Everton.
The 47-year-old endured what remains his most chastening day in the hotseat last April.
Solskjaer apologised to supporters after Everton ran amok in that Premier League encounter, with the United boss saying the heavy 4-0 defeat was "difficult to describe because it is so bad".
"That was the lowest I've been," Solskjaer said. "I think you all know that and remember that. That was a capitulation. "We had absolutely nothing about us, even though their goals were more or less counter-attacks from set plays and long throw-ins.
"Everything you didn't want to see you saw in that game. Against Everton at home, they're hard to play against with two up front. They put players in the box and we knew what we were up against. I'm 100 per cent sure we'll put a better performance up.”
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About last night…
Liverpool's dream run was demolished in the most unlikely fashion by strugglers Watford.
On the evening when the European champions were expected to complete the best sequence in the history of English football's top-flight with a 19th straight league victory, they were instead hammered 3-0 by the team lying one from bottom.
I understand the pain Liverpool must be feeling. I attending a charity quiz last night and thought my PHD in watching The Chase would see me crowded victorious.
We finished second last… WELL HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT BEAVERS HAVE TWO SETS OF EYELIDS?!
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Hello folks and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Everton vs Manchester United from Old Trafford.
Everyone feeling fresh and alive? Good, because we’ve got a ridiculous amount of football to enjoy today and sleeping will not be tolerated.
We’re kicking things off at Goodison Park as in-form Manchester United look to collect there points against Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton. We’ll also bring you updates from Tottenham vs Wolves.
Then we swiftly move onto the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Aston Villa before finishing up with a bit of El Clasico at 8pm.
Team news and line-ups on the way!
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Everton winger Theo Walcott has recovered from a knee injury and could return to the starting line-up.
Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin (knee) has been ruled out, left-back Lucas Digne faces a late fitness test and midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin (thigh) remains a long-term absentee.
Anthony Martial is a doubt for Manchester United. The in-form France forward picked up a muscle complaint in training on Wednesday and missed the Europa League clash against Club Brugge.
Marcus Rashford (back) and Paul Pogba (ankle) remain long-term absentees, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Axel Tuanzebe and Tim Fosu-Mensah to get minutes under their belt before returning to first-team action.
Last season: Everton 4 Man Utd 0, Man Utd 2 Everton 1
Last five league matches: Everton D D W W L; Man Utd L L D W W
Top scorers: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton) 14; Marcus Rashford (Man Utd) 19