Everton vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
The Toffees have something to hold on to after Gordon's goal. Frank Lampard's team face a massive test of their resilience under pressure in the second half. Their Premier League future could well hinge on whether they can hold on to their advantage.
Everton vs Manchester United
Anthony Gordon has handed Everton a 1-0 lead at the break over Manchester United in their Premier League clash. Gordon latched on to a loose ball on the edge of the box and found the net courtesy of a deflection off Harry Maguire. United failed to respond and were lacklustre outside of two Marcus Rashford efforts. The visitors need a significant improvement in the second half.
Everton vs Manchester United
Mykolenko does well at the back post to head Telles' dangerous cross over the bar amid the presence of Ronaldo behind him.
Everton vs Manchester United
Fernandes and Rashford are not on the same wavelength as Rashford comes short for an offload, while the Portuguese sends the ball long.
Everton vs Manchester United
Telles makes a good run into the inside-left channel, but he sends a disappointing cross towards the near post that Pickford gathers.
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