Pre-season Showdown: Manchester United and Everton Clash in Atlanta

Saturday 2nd of August 2025 20:58 PM

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In a highly anticipated pre-season friendly, Manchester United and Everton are set to face off in their final game of the Premier League Summer Series in the United States. The match, taking place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, will be a key opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their squads before the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season.


Kick-off Time


The match is scheduled for a 10:00 PM BST kick-off on Sunday, August 3, 2025. This translates to 5:00 PM local time in Atlanta, and 10:00 PM WAT for viewers in Nigeria.


Predicted Lineups


Both managers, Manchester United's Ruben Amorim and Everton's David Moyes, are expected to use this match to give minutes to a variety of players, including new signings and returning stars.


Manchester United (Predicted)


 Goalkeeper: Altay Bayindir

 

Defenders: Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw

 

Wing-backs: Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu

 

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte

 

Forwards: Amad Diallo, Rasmus Hojlund, Matheus Cunha


Notably, Manchester United fans are eager to see the debut of new signing Bryan Mbeumo, who is expected to feature off the bench. Other key players like Harry Maguire and Joshua Zirkzee could also be involved, while Lisandro Martinez and Andre Onana remain unavailable due to injury.


Everton (Predicted)


 Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford

 

Defenders: Nathan Patterson, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitaliy Mykolenko

 

Midfielders: James Garner, Idrissa Gueye

 

Forwards: Iliman Ndiaye, Tyler Iroegbunam, Carlos Alcaraz

 

Striker: Thierno Barry


Everton's lineup is likely to feature new signing Thierno Barry upfront, as well as the return of key players like Jordan Pickford and James Tarkowski. Jarrad Branthwaite is a major absentee for the Toffees, as he is missing the tour due to injury.


Head-to-Head Stats


Historically, the rivalry between Manchester United and Everton has been one-sided in favor of the Red Devils. In their last 67 games since 1995, Manchester United has won 43, while Everton has won only 8, with 16 draws. Looking at their recent history, Manchester United has been dominant, winning five and drawing one of their last six encounters against Everton. The Toffees will be looking to break this streak and secure a positive result before the start of their new campaign.

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