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Manchester United vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today

Erik ten Hag names Harry Maguire in his starting line-up as the Red Devils seek a win at Old Trafford

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Saturday 08 April 2023 14:22 BST
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Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Everton in the Premier League today.

Erik ten Hag has sprung a surprise by naming Harry Maguire in his team as the Red Devils host the Toffees, with Marcus Rashford once more starting as the centre-forward after hitting a midweek winner.

United are trying to solidify their place in the top four ahead of the rest of the weekend games, while Everton remain locked in a battle at the bottom with almost half the table still trying to avoid the drop. Sean Dyche’s team face a tough test to get a result on the road today.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Manchester United vs Everton

Pickford is not happy with his team-mates as he looks to start a quick counter-attack, but the Everton attackers are all slowly walking up the pitch.

8 April 2023 12:53

Manchester United vs Everton

BIG CHANCE! Simms has a wonderful chance to score after Everton work the ball down the right wing, but his shot curls away from the left post!

8 April 2023 12:50

Manchester United vs Everton

McNeil puts in a teasing cross that both Simms and Onana attack. The ball goes Simms and Onana misses it completely.

8 April 2023 12:50

Manchester United vs Everton

Man United are in control of this match in terms of possession but Everton are still threatening to score on the counter-attack. The first goal will be vital in this match.

8 April 2023 12:48

Manchester United vs Everton

8 April 2023 12:46

Manchester United vs Everton

Malacia opts to shoot from 25 yards out rather than put in a cross, and it is the wrong choice as his shot flies over Pickford's goal.

8 April 2023 12:46

Manchester United vs Everton

8 April 2023 12:45

Manchester United vs Everton

OPEN GOAL MISSED! Wan-Bissaka misses an open goal as Everton are let off the hook! The rebound falls to him and he shoots with his left foot while Pickford is on the ground, but the defender completely misses the target from five yards out.

8 April 2023 12:44

Manchester United vs Everton

8 April 2023 12:43

Manchester United vs Everton

CLOSE! Coleman draws a clever foul off Sancho to win a free-kick on the right side of the final third. Gray crosses the ball in but Onana cannot hit the target with his header.

8 April 2023 12:42

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