Everton vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Goodison Park
Follow live coverage as Everton face Manchester United in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Everton vs Manchester United
SAVE! Pogba lines up a blast from 25 yards that travels towards the bottom-left corner, but Pickford gets down sharply and makes a solid stop.
Everton vs Manchester United
United are becoming frustrated with their lack of success in the final third. They've lacked a clinical edge in front of goal from the off today.
Everton vs Manchester United
Gordon does down under pressure from Telles in the box, but the referee is not interested in his appeal for a penalty.
Everton vs Manchester United
United are knocking the ball around the edge of the Everton box with ease, but the difficulty comes when producing a final ball into the box.
Everton vs Manchester United
Lindelof handles the ball in the Everton box as he tries to steer a knockdown from Maguire towards goal. The referee awards a free-kick to the home side to stem the tide for now.
Everton vs Manchester United
BLOCK! Godfrey puts his body on the line at the back as deflects Fernandes' volley away from goal and behind for a corner.
Everton vs Manchester United
Maguire loses out to Gordon down the right flank and the winger surges into the box. He drills a low ball towards the back post towards Richarlison, but Wan-Bissaka sticks out a boot to divert it away from danger.
Everton vs Manchester United
Godfrey makes a vital interception in the box to prevent Wan-Bissaka's header from reaching Ronaldo in the six-yard box.
Everton vs Manchester United
Everton are unbeaten in their last 34 home league games when leading at half-time (W29 D5) since a 2-3 defeat to West Ham in March 2016.
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