Manchester United travel to Everton this evening in a huge Premier League game.
It is the first time the Toffees have taken to the field since being deducted ten points by the League for breaching financial fair play rules.
As such, a white-hot atmosphere is expected inside Goodison Park.
A siege mentality feels like something that suits a Sean Dyche team and United will have to match that if they are to continue their recent good – albeit not always convincing – form.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the game.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 4pm GMT ahead of a 4.30pm kick-off.
Series History
Manchester United has won 4 out of their last 10 games against Everton.
- Apr 08, 2023 – Manchester United 2 vs. Everton 0
- Oct 09, 2022 – Manchester United 2 vs. Everton 1
- Apr 09, 2022 – Everton 1 vs. Manchester United 0
- Oct 02, 2021 – Everton 1 vs. Manchester United 1
- Feb 06, 2021 – Everton 3 vs. Manchester United 3
- Nov 07, 2020 – Manchester United 3 vs. Everton 1
- Mar 01, 2020 – Manchester United 1 vs. Everton 1
- Dec 15, 2019 – Everton 1 vs. Manchester United 1
- Apr 21, 2019 – Everton 4 vs. Manchester United 0
- Oct 28, 2018 – Manchester United 2 vs. Everton 1
How To Watch
- When:Â Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. ET
- Where:Â Goodison Park
- TV:Â USA Network
- Follow:Â CBS Sports App
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But the tweaks made during the break, particularly regards Alexander-Arnold’s positioning and the roles in midfield, helped ensure the game didn’t go away from the Reds as it has done too often in the past at the Etihad, and allowed them to keep chipping away for a potential equaliser.
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