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.