Everton vs Manchester United Highlights and Match Report

Premier League
8:00 PMFebruary 23, 2026
Common Season – 27
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Referee: Darren England, England


Everton


Manchester United
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0.65
Anticipated targets (xG)
1.27
Passing
307 (77%)
Correct passes
380 (81%)
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G
Jordan Pickford
32
D
Jarrad Branthwaite
5
D
Michael Keane
D
James Tarkowski (C)
37
D
James Garner
27
M
Idrissa Gueye
42
M
Tim Iroegbunam
45
M
Harrison Armstrong
22
M
Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor
10
M
Iliman Ndiaye
11
F
Thierno Barry
Substitutes
31
G
Tom King
2
D
Nathan Patterson
16
D
Vitaliy Mykolenko
23
D
Séamus Coleman
7
F
Dwight McNeil
20
M
Tyler Dibling
34
M
Merlin Röhl
F
Beto
F
Tyrique George
31
G
Senne Lammens
23
D
Luke Shaw
D
Harry Maguire
15
D
Leny Yoro
2
D
Diogo Dalot
37
M
Kobbie Mainoo
18
M
Casemiro
10
M
Matheus Cunha
M
Bruno Fernandes (C)
16
M
Amad Diallo
F
Bryan Mbeumo

Premier League Standings – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Relegation – Championship
Benjamin Sesko’s decisive 71st-minute strike secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Manchester United in opposition to Everton on the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Slovenian striker’s late intervention settled a tense Premier League encounter, offering an important three factors for the guests.
Manchester United arrived in assured type, sitting fifth within the league with a DWWWW streak. Everton, in the meantime, occupied ninth place, trying to bounce again from an inconsistent LWDDW run.
The primary half unfolded as a cagey affair, with each groups battling for management. Everton, nevertheless, confirmed extra attacking intent within the opening interval.
The Toffees registered 12 complete pictures and 4 on track earlier than the break. United’s goalkeeper, Senne Lammens, was stored busy, making 4 essential saves.
Jordan Pickford within the Everton objective made one save from United’s three pictures on track. Regardless of this, neither aspect managed to interrupt the impasse earlier than the interval.
At half-time, the rating remained goalless, setting the stage for a compelling second half. Each managers confronted selections on tips on how to ignite their respective assaults and discover a breakthrough.
Manchester United launched Benjamin Sesko within the 58th minute, changing Amad Diallo. This substitution proved to be the turning level for the guests.
The influence was virtually quick when Sesko discovered the online within the 71st minute. Bryan Mbeumo offered the essential help, threading a cross for Sesko to calmly end.
Everton responded with substitutions, bringing on H. Armstrong and T. Iroegbunam. Nevertheless, frustration mounted, resulting in yellow playing cards for Jordan Pickford within the 77th minute and James Tarkowski within the 83rd.
United additionally collected late cautions for Harry Maguire (84th minute), Noussair Mazraoui (90+2 minutes), and Bruno Fernandes (90+5 minutes). The match ended with a flurry of fouls and a heightened sense of stress.
United’s victory got here regardless of a balanced statistical sheet, with 52% possession to Everton’s 48%. Their larger anticipated targets (xG) of 1.27 in comparison with Everton’s 0.65 highlighted the standard of their possibilities.
The outcome sees Manchester United solidify their push for a European spot, sustaining their sturdy run of type. Everton stays in ninth, reflecting on a missed alternative to climb the Premier League desk at house.

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