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Everton vs Man United - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as the Toffees return to action for the first time since their points deduction

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By Dan Cancian For Mailonline

Published: 15:02 GMT, 26 November 2023 | Updated: 15:53 GMT, 26 November 2023

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Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Everton host Manchester United at Goodison Park as the Toffees return to Premier League action for the first time since their points deduction.

Is this United's Goodison farewell?

If this does prove to be United's visit to Goodison - they could still be drawn away to Everton in the FA Cup - they will be hoping to sign off with a win at a ground that has delivered joy and despair for them in equal measure.

United won the league at Goodison in 2003 and effectively sealed the title four years later, but were hammered 4-0 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2019.

In the last 10 years, Everton have won four times at home against United in all competitions, with two draws and six wins for the visitors.

United are in the building

United are in the building and Erik ten Hag appears to be paying homage to Peaky Blinders.

 Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

 Andre Onana of Manchester United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

 Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester United team news

Kobie Mainoo makes his first Premier League start for United, but Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund are not in the squad and Raphael Varane on the bench again as Luke Shaw makes his return,

Everton team news

Idrissa Gueye starts in midfield with Amadou Onana injured, Seamous Coleman is back on the bench, Beto not with the squad

Everton fans gear up for anti-Premier League protests

Here's a closer look at what we can expect to see at Goodison in about an hour's time...

Banners to protest over the club 10-point punishment for breaching financial regulation are pictured in the streets, prior to the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on November 26, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

 Fans of Everton display protest banners outside the stadium following the clubs recent 10 point deduction for violating the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

 A fan of Everton holds protest banners following the clubs recent 10 point deduction for violating the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

 A fan of Everton holds protest banners following the clubs recent 10 point deduction for violating the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Banners to protest over the club 10-point punishment for breaching financial regulation are pictured in the streets, prior to the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on November 26, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Protests expected at Goodison Park

Everton fans will hand out ‘Premier League corrupt’ placards outside Goodison Park for their match against Manchester United on Sunday, plus banners and flags.

Supporters group The 1878s flew a plane have raised almost £40,000 towards the protests and are planning to make their feelings clear

You can read more below.

What does the points deduction mean for Everton?

Everton, or more precisely their 10-point deduction, will be the centre of attention on Merseyside this afternoon.

The deduction has plunged Everton down to 19th place on four points, five adrift of safety after Luton beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday.

You can read more about the Premier League's decision here.

A sad day for English football

Before we focus onto matters at Goodison, today is a sad day for English football after the late Terry Venables died earlier this morning aged 80.

Preamble

And so onto Goodison Park then, which expected to be an even angrier venue than usual this afternoon.

For once, however, Evertonians will not be aiming their vitriol at their players, referees or the club's board but at the Premier League.

Everton were plunged to 19th on the table last week, after the Premier League deducted for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

The club were left stunned by the decision and plan to launch an immediate appeal, while supporters will get their first chance to vent their indignation on the pitch this afternoon.

Supporters group The 1878s will hand out ‘Premier League corrupt’ placards outside the ground for their match against United, plus banners and flags.

Among all that, United arrive on Merseyside for what could be their last visit to Goodison Park with team decimated by injuries.

Everton is the first stop on a crucial three-game trip for United, which will take them to Istanbul to face Galatasaray on Wednesday for a pivotal Champions League clash and then to Newcastle on Saturday.

Good afternoon!

Good afternoon and welcome to MailSport's coverage of Everton vs Manchester United as the Toffees welcome Erik ten Hag's side to Goodison Park in their first home game since receiving a 10-point deduction by the Premier League for Financial Fair Play irregularities.

We will have all the latest updates and team news in the lead-up to kick-off, which is scheduled for 4:30pm.

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