Everton host Manchester United in the Premier League as David Moyes faces his former side following a dramatic deadline day that left him short of a striker.
The Toffees saw a late move for striker Folarin Balogun collapse after the transfer window had closed and Everton had already sold star forward Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and striker Beto to Fiorentina. It leaves Everton with Thierno Barry as their only striker, although Jack Grealish has returned for another loan spell at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton fans were left in dismay after what had been a promising start to the season, with a home win over Crystal Palace followed by a late draw at Bournemouth, with Manchester United now arriving after Bruno Fernandes inspired Michael Carrick’s side to victory over Ipswich at Old Trafford thanks to the captain’s hat-trick.
Follow all of the latest from the Premier League clash with our live blog below:
Rating every Premier League club’s transfer window after record deadline day
How did we rate Manchester United’s transfer business? Well, you can find out with each and every Premier League team’s window assessed in one handy catch-all guide.
Michael Carrick explains why Man United can win the Premier League despite key difference to rivals
United bought three midfielders this summer for an initial cost of £148m but Manchester City’s outlay was about three times as much, including the joint British record signing of Enzo Fernandez for £125m, and Chelsea paid out more than £300m, with a £117m deal for Morgan Rogers.
But Carrick believes money is no guarantee of success on the pitch and takes heart from his belief his squad is stronger than they were last season, when they took the most points after his January return to Old Trafford.
Inside the reality of Man United’s budget rebuild – and the question it asks of Michael Carrick
A host of factors coalesced for United to finish the transfer window having been outspent by their rivals, despite the need to upgrade, writes Richard Jolly. It may force Carrick to adapt, challenging a relatively unproven coach to improve the players at his disposal,
Inside the reality of Man United’s budget rebuild
Michael Carrick issues verdict on Man United squad after being outspent by rivals
What of Manchester United? Well, they may not have spent quite as lavishly as some of their Premier League rivals, but Michael Carrick is very happy with his squad – Richard Jolly reports.
Jack Grealish returns to Everton on loan to effectively end Man City career
Everton did manage to get Jack Grealish through the door before the window closed. The Manchester City loanee could make his return this afternoon:
The Folarin Balogun shambles exposes much deeper problems at Everton
Is there something wider at play with Everton? The Folarin Balogun saga is just one part of a bigger issue at the club, Richard Jolly writes:
Everton’s Folarin Balogun move collapses as striker walks away from £40m deal
What a strange deadline day it was for Everton, seemingly so close to securing the signing of Folarin Balogun but ultimately finding the striker walked away from a deal. Jamie Braidwood has the story:
Everton vs Manchester United LIVE
A very good morning. Another big day of Premier League action is upon us, with two healthy helpings of football ready to be feasted upon. Arsenal and Chelsea clash a little later but first it is Everton and Manchester United who meet, with the hosts dealing with the fallout from a dramatic and frustrating end to the summer transfer window.
Kick off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium is at 2pm BST.
