Manchester United v. Everton | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 4/8/2023 | NBC Sports

Three changes at the back for Rebecca. Harry Maguire makes only six Premier League starts at centre-back. Into midfield, Casemiro misses his last game of his band, so Bruno and McTominay will hold it in the middle of the park. And we've had lots of rotations in the tacking areas of the pitch. Savitza looks like he'll play in the ten, Anthony one side, Sancho the other. And the main man, Marcus Rashford, makes his 350th Manchester United appearance today. He's got 15 Premier League goals, that's a club high, and 28 goals in all competitions. And on the bench, just look, number 14, Christian Eriksson's back on first team action. He will come from the bench, he's been out since January. Everton under Sean Dyche in decent form, Rob. Yeah, decent form and just one change, that's Decore comes out, he got the red card last time out against Spurs. It's a back four, there's no nonsense, they will do their job, defend first. But they have got the bonus goals that come there, including that late one from Michael Keown, got the equaliser midweek. They'll be almost five across the midfield. Jamari Gray will drop from his attacking role to help out, and they'll try and get numbers in the area of the pitch to match Manchester United quality. And up front, Ellis Sims makes only his second Premier League start. He got his first Premier League goal a couple of weeks ago against Chelsea. Feeding Jadon Sancho. Savitza! Good try. And Jordan Pickford had to scramble quickly across his line to make sure. Jadon Sancho's not someone that takes people on too often, he's always looking for that little one-two around the box. Plays the ball to Savitza, but he only had one thought in his mind, not giving the ball back to Sancho, he was having a go himself. A quick turn, and it did take a little nick on its way through. To him from Wan-Bissaka. Bruno Fernandes! Just keeping Pickford honest. Didn't quite take advantage, Man United, on that counter. They won't get too many opportunities today to do that against an Everton side who will be fairly organised and have that low block. Manchester United's impressive home form underpins the statistical optimism of their second victory of the week. Here's Rashford! Couldn't get the better of his England colleague there. Pickford came flying out, Rashford disappointed. What a chance. A hopeful ball, really. Clearance, wasn't it, from Harry Maguire over the top. And he's got the pace, Marcus Rashford, against those two centre-backs. Outstripping James Tarkovsky, but he can't beat Pickford. And he gets himself into the danger area to get on the end of this cross. Brave, challenging Jordan Pickford at that near post, but the goalkeeper does enough. It's just over seven years since he dramatically announced his arrival with four goals in his first two matches. McNeil leaves it, swung in by Gray, it was an inviting delivery as well. Great shape on it, well attacked by Adana. They're a big team, Everton, so you rely on the delivery, and that's spot-on. That is third corner. Towards the edge of the penalty area, and Pickford! Wan-Bissaka on the follower. Misses what was effectively an open goal. Anthony seeing his effort come back off the frame. And then Everton's prayers were answered. What an effort this is from Anthony. Another improvised set-piece. They know that Everton are big, so they've tried something different. Picking out Anthony on the edge of the box. How quickly does he get his shot away? That really is a good effort. Wan-Bissaka on the follow-up, should be scoring. United should be ahead. Sims with a lay-off for Coleman, it's back for Eli Sims, it's a big moment for him, and he's snatched at it. Just dribbled innocuously wide from a great position. What a chance this is for the youngster. Seamus Coleman advancing down the right-hand side, just plays him into the box. First touch is good. Pulls across it. It's a tame effort in the end. A glorious opportunity for Everton. Gets it away from Gueye as well. Anthony, slipping it through for Savitzer, and it's straight at Pickford. Had to run away to a side who were in the top half of the table at the time, since a victory at Brighton 20 months ago. Here's Anthony. Still he goes, good save, Pickford again. And Rashford in support. Went for goal instead. He's had a busy afternoon so far. He's started all but one in the Premier League this season, Jordan Pickford. He won't have been as busy as this in too many games. In the opening 20-odd minutes. He's made some fine saves already. Big mistake from Ben Godfrey, trying to win that ball. In for Rashford, Bruno Fernandes. Still Manchester United players chuntering about, a handball offence potentially in there. Yeah, there wasn't too many complaints from the players, but the fans certainly felt there was a handball. He's enjoying himself, Bruno Fernandes, coming slightly deeper, seeing more of the ball. Seeing Michael. Marcus Rashford making the run ahead of him. Pickford was out very quickly. McTominay. Rashford. Get himself into a position to shoot. Takes it on again though from McTominay. And here's McTominay! What? And Scott McTominay, who's done the business on the international stage, scores one for Manchester United. They've been knocking on the door. Finally, it's cricked off his hinges. They've been relentless, Man United, in this first half. They've really pushed hard. And finally, Jordan Pickford is beaten. Marcus Rashford was looking to do it all by himself. Somehow managed to keep possession of the ball with so many blue shirts around him. Look how narrow and compact they are. This is a clever pass to him from Scott McTominay. That run from deep. Jadon Sancho finds him nicely. And that goal-scoring form for Scotland continues for Man United. Drilling it past Pickford at the near post. They've deserved it. They've been the better side. Sancho whacking it in. We've got for Rashford to take. Anthony is able to bring it down. Wan-Bissaka! We're so used to seeing teams under Sean Dyche. And this Everton team under Sean Dyche being so organised. Press together, drop off together. But it's not been the case today. They've just not quite got it right. They've pressed him ones and twos. They've left space behind them. Here's Molassier. And he's looking long again. Anthony playing on the shoulder of Godfrey. Still he goes! And another example of Pickford being right on top of his game. That's a one-man defence for Everton. And it's Jordan Pickford. Another big save. I can't believe how many times Anthony has got him behind Ben Godfrey. Talked about the two full-backs. Seamus Coleman more licence to get forward. Ben Godfrey just narrows off and stays back more often than not. But how many times has Anthony had the freedom to get him behind him? Familiar curling effort to the far post. Pickford's equal to it. Lies apart. Tarkovsky and Keane both in there. McNeil trying to provide the right service. The looping header. Goes wide. Sancho Martinez caught as well. I think by Ellis Sims. But they are a threat. Everton from set pieces. And as you quite rightly say, it's only one. Despite the cluttered chances that we saw from Man Utd. Particularly in the first half. And only a goal ahead. Coming together off the ball. Referee saw it. And might revisit it in a moment. But Manchester United have the advantage. Fernandes! Good save. Pickford well off his line. Had to react quickly. But it was a comfortable stop in the end. United love this counter-attacking threat. Particularly with Everton committing lots of bodies forward. Gaps will open up at the back. Marcus Rashford who was clipped actually. Near the halfway line. That's what United are complaining about. Flying header would appear an unlikely way for Bruno Fernandes. To score the 100th league goal of his career. He's taken the corner short. Towards goal again. He's got a decent record Bruno Fernandes though. Against Everton. A few goals against them. Got to the 70 minute mark. Now a mistake by Coleman. Ball got caught underneath his feet. One mistake. All it took. Seamus Coleman. Just about the most experienced outfield player on the pitch. Took his eye off the ball. At the most inopportune moment. And Anthony Martial marks his comeback. With a goal that surely seals the points for United. Well you simply can't compensate for that. I was just saying that Everton are in the game. They've got to the 70 minute mark. They've kept Man United largely at bay in this second period. And then this happens. Seamus Coleman just deal with it. And he doesn't. Marcus Rashford. He's quick to capitalise. And that's a cool finish from Anthony Martial. Not been on the pitch long. Celebrated wildly by his teammates. Congratulated. For that cool finish. Which should. Mean United get the three points. But Seamus Coleman who's been so consistent over the years. For Everton. Has made a huge error. Goal of the season for Martial. Retention of their Premier League status. Being. Verbally fired from one end of the ground to the other. Tom Davis winning it back here for Everton. It's Gray. Across the face of goal and wide. And that's a chance. United guilty of overplaying. They actually worked it really nicely into McTominay. Has an extra touch. And then Damari Gray's got the pace on Harry Maguire. Garnett. Gray. And Ericsson preventing any thought of a consolation. With the last play of the game. Victory. But. At a cost. The first half barrage that. Saw a breakthrough but no more. Second half caution. Embellished by a second goal. Scott McTominay with the first half breakthrough a mistake. By Seamus Coleman. Leading to a comeback goal for Anthony Martial in the second. A positive result. Counterbalanced by a big potential negative. Marcus Rashford's groin injury. A source of great concern. But a six point cushion. Despite the efforts of Jordan Pickford. Has been garnered. Inside the top four. Everything looking good for Manchester United. Everton. Will spend the rest of the weekend. Hovering over the other results. And the drop zone. At Old Trafford it's finished. Manchester United 2. Everton 0. Head over to Peacock. And be sure to tune in for Premier League mornings. Every weekend. On USA Network. And on Peacock. We will see you over there.