Everton vs Manchester United: Premier League Preview, Team News, and Lineups

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has expressed satisfaction with his new squad additions, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals during the transfer window and facing depth concerns. United focused heavily on strengthening Carrick's midfield, offsetting the departures and injuries by acquiring Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba. Meanwhile, rival clubs made massive single-player investments, yet Carrick remains confident in the club's financial strategy and recent business.

Defensive depth remains a key concern for Manchester United, with Luke Shaw serving as the only senior option at left-back. On the pitch, United look to build momentum following a recent 5-2 victory over Ipswich, which helped erase the memory of an opening-weekend defeat to Hull.

At Everton, manager David Moyes admitted frustration following a difficult transfer window that saw key players depart and a deadline-day medical fall through for Folarin Balogun. Everton's Fans' Forum also voiced concerns over the club's recruitment strategy, leaving Moyes to rely heavily on a small squad and potential academy call-ups.

Heading into the fixture at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Opta supercomputer gives Everton a slight edge with a 38.3 percent chance of winning, compared to Manchester United's 33.3 percent. Everton could feature new arrivals Jack Grealish and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, while Manchester United deals with several injury absences including Carlos Baleba and Manuel Ugarte.