Don't be saying that, Dave!

Away we go on Merseyside.

Pat Nevin
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

The noise here isn't as loud as normal. They had to turn up the volume of the stereo.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

The Everton fans are up for this today.

Manchester United were flat at Hull two weeks ago and didn't react to the fierce start the home side made.

They cannot make the same mistake here. If they do, they are in trouble.

Pat Nevin
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

I thought from January onwards Manchester United were very good, they were fabulous and they delivered. I think Michael Carrick has done an amazing job.

Bruno Fernandes will always create chances. I expect them to be in the top four at the very least this season.

Steve Round
Former Arsenal assistant coach speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live

I really like [Kobbie Mainoo] as a young player. He has a lot to offer; he's good at taking the ball in tight spaces, taking it under pressure. He can break lines with a dribble, he can pass it. Physically good, he can cover ground, and he's one player who they are looking over the next few years to really establish themselves as their next prime midfielder.

He's a young player, so he's had a bit of ups and downs. He didn't get on with the last manager under their regime. but Micheal [Carrick] has come in and has been really good for him. The staff has come around him, made him feel the love again.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

There are many fabulous walk on anthems.

Not many are better than Everton's Z Cars tune.

Pat Nevin
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

Everton have a stadium which is absolutely fantastic, now let’s build with it, but then you come to this transfer window, and you go, what, really? I’m quite stunned by it.

I’m kind of hoping it’s naivety from the new ownership to allow this to happen, to have such a small squad, it’s too small. There are big gaps everywhere. What happens if you get an injury to Thierno Barry?

Steve Round
Former Arsenal and Everton assistant coach speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live

David Moyes was tough and uncompromising, but warm. I think the very best managers are tough, but warm.

You felt that you trusted him instantly. He had your back, allowed you to work and supported you through it.

He is real and he is genuine. He tells the truth. I really like that in him as a person.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

It has been a tough build up to the game for Everton, who lost one of their best players, Iliman Ndiaye, to Manchester City on deadline day and then failed to complete a deal for USA forward Folarin Balagun.

With Balagun’s move from Monaco teetering on the brink of collapse, Everton called Manchester United about Joshua Zirkzee.

The Netherlands forward seems to be a peripheral figure at Old Trafford this season but United blocked his exit because they could not bring in a replacement.

It has led to a feeling this might be a good time for United to come here.

Carrick was having none of that when he was asked about it in his pre-match media briefing.

“Historically, all I know is going to Everton is a tough game,” he said.

“That's purely what is on my mind. If we're at our best, we'll have a good chance of winning the game.

“But they're a really good team and they've started well, so we know it's a challenge.”

Here is your 10-minute warning!

Go and get your cup of tea sorted and gather your snacks because kick-off is coming.

Chris Sutton
BBC Football expert

Everton ended up keeping hold of young midfielder Harrison Armstrong but they made a mess of their attempts to sign another striker before the transfer window closed.

I know Thierno Barry comes in for criticism and his finishing is erratic, but at least they still have him to lead their line.

He scores some brilliant goals too, as does Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, so I don't think it will be all doom and gloom for Everton fans this season, despite their frustration at the moment.

As for Manchester United, well I know some of their supporters think I am down on them all the time.

So, I'd like to point out I backed them to win their first two games of the season and they are joint top of the table (based on my predictions).

This time, I'm going for a draw, but that would still be a decent result for Michael Carrick's side.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

One positive on a difficult deadline day was the loan signing of Jack Grealish for a second successive season from Manchester City.

Grealish proved to be a popular addition to the Everton squad in 2025-26 before a stress fracture to his foot ended his campaign after a 1-0 win at Aston Villa in January.

While Everton's goal output was broadly the same with and without Grealish, their win percentage and points-per-game tallies were both significantly higher with the 30-year-old in the side.

Will he make an impact off the bench today?

Phil Jagielka
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

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There’s a lot of negativity going around at the moment at Everton.

I’m not positive, but it is frustrating, obviously. We knew as a club we needed to do some business.

Upfront could be a sticky situation for Everton. I think Michael Keane will get the shout to go upfront out of anyone.

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Steve Round
Former Arsenal assistant coach speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live

The one thing with David is that he is a fighter, not a victim, and you saw that in his press conference.

I thought he was really good in his press conference, he concentrated on what he had, and not what he didn’t have.

He has to go into that dressing room and convince that team they can go and beat Manchester United, and you don’t do that by saying oh, you could have had him, and you could have had him.

The world has gone wrong. He has to do the best for his team, no matter how disappointed he is.

Everton are unbeaten this season with a win and a draw but the feeling isn't great at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after the deadline day debacle.

But now, it's over to the football and the Toffees can put transfers behind them with three points.

Here's David Moyes on their targets for the campaign: "I haven't really made huge targets but, behind the scenes, I speak to the players about what we're expecting.

"There's a lot of positivity and confidence about how we've started the season. I want to keep pressing on and keep the club going in the right direction. Our job is to challenge as near to the top end as we can."

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