Everton and Manchester United Confirmed Lineups: Premier League football returns with massive excitement as Everton lock horns with Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The high-voltage Matchweek Three encounter brings bold tactical selections from both managers seeking early momentum in the new domestic season.
Supporters packing the magnificent new ground on Merseyside await an electric contest where attacking flair meets defensive resilience in a classic English top-flight battle.
Manchester United Deploy Firepower With Marcus Rashford And Matheus Cunha
Manchester United manager names an enterprising starting lineup aimed at dominating possession and pressing aggressively from the first whistle.
Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens earns the starting nod between the sticks, operating behind a dependable central defensive pairing of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez.
Diogo Dalot starts on the right flank while Luke Shaw commands the left back position, giving the visitors defensive solidity and consistent overlapping support out wide.
Leading the charge, Marcus Rashford attacks from the left channel, complementing summer recruit Bryan Mbeumo on the right wing.
Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha operates as the primary focal point in attack, using intelligent movement to pull defenders out of position.
Starting XI: Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw; Bruno Fernandes (Captain), Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo; Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Marcus Rashford.
Substitutes: Karl Darlow, Ayden Heaven, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro, Andrey Santos, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount, Benjamin Sesko, Joshua Zirkzee.
Everton Lean On Solid Spine As Jack Grealish Starts Among Substitutes
Everton take the field with a determined setup anchored by England international goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Veteran captain James Tarkowski partners Jarrad Branthwaite at the heart of the defense, flanked by Merlin Rohl and Vitalii Mykolenko.
The Toffees deploy James Garner to shield the back four, supported by the energetic Harrison Armstrong and Kiernan Dewsbury Hall to battle for central dominance and stifle United’s rhythm.
Starting XI: Jordan Pickford; Merlin Rohl, James Tarkowski (Captain), Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko; James Garner, Harrison Armstrong, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall; Johnson, George, Louie Barry.
Substitutes: Mark Travers, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Michael Keane, Jack Grealish, Jake O’Brien, Tyler Dibling, Carlos Alcaraz, Hayden Hackney, Graham.
