{
  "id": 5905128,
  "title": "Manchester United XI vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/manchester-united-xi-vs-everton-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T04:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/manchester-united-xi-vs-everton-041500535.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United are set to face Everton in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday, with a predicted lineup that could secure a victory and move them to two wins from their opening three games. Manager Michael Carrick's side, currently sitting tenth in the table, have shown promise since recovering from a disappointing opening-day defeat to Hull City, where they managed a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town.\n\nCarrick's 20th Premier League match in charge has seen his team achieve an impressive 42 points, a tally only matched by a select few managers in history. If Manchester United emerge victorious against Everton, they will surpass that record, achieving 45 points from their first 20 games, a feat matched by only Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, John Gregory, and Arne Slot during their respective managerial stints.\n\nHowever, the team news surrounding Manchester United is mixed. While some key players are expected to be in action, others face ongoing injury concerns. Summer signing Carlos Baleba remains sidelined with an ankle injury, and Manuel Ugarte and Amad Diallo are also long-term absentees. Doubts surround Tom Heaton and Matthijs de Ligt, who continue to build up from long-term back issues. On a more positive note, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount have both returned to full training and are available for selection, with Mount particularly expressing his excitement at returning to the group.\n\nBruno Fernandes, who has been a standout performer this season with a hat-trick against Ipswich Town, is expected to continue his role behind Matheus Cunha, joined by Marcus Rashford and Bryan Mbeumo in the front line. The match is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 on Sunday, 6th September 2026, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.",
  "summary": "Manchester United can move to two wins from three opening games when they travel to Everton on Sunday. Michael Carrick’s side sit tenth in the table after recovering from an opening-day defeat at Hu...",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United set to face Everton in crucial Premier League clash on 6th September 2026",
    "Manager Michael Carrick's team has 42 points, tied for top in history",
    "Team news: Carlos Baleba injured, Ugarte and Diallo absent, Shaw and Mount returning"
  ],
  "editors_take": "A win against Everton would cement Manchester United's strong early-season form and further underline manager Michael Carrick's impressive record, potentially setting a new benchmark for points accumulated in his first 20 games.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}