Man Utd vs Everton live score and goal updates from pre-season friendly

Manchester United are aiming to wrap up their pre-season preparations with a victory but face their biggest challenge yet against Rafael Benitez's Everton.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led his side to a 2-1 win at Derby County, 4-2 defeat at Queens Park Rangers and a 2-2 draw with Brentford before their friendly with Preston North End was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.

With the start of the Premier League season just one week away, the Red Devils boss will be desparate to build momentum with a positive result at Old Trafford.

The visit of the Toffees presents Solskjaer with a final chance to get a look at his squad as he ponders key selection and tactical decisions ahead of the clash with Leeds United next weekend.

Stay tuned right here for our live coverage of Manchester United versus Everton. We'll be bringing you team news, live build-up and minute-by-minute updates of the action.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw, Matić, Van de Beek, Fernandes, James, Greenwood, Martial

Everton XI: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Digne, Allan, Doucouré, Iwobi, Gray, Townsend, Rodriguez.

13:58Josh O'Brien

Townsend troubles De Gea

Everton get a rare shot off as Andros Townsend's left footed effort meets the palms of David de Gea.

Better from the visitors...

13:55Josh O'Brien

Donny van de Benched

Despite enjoying an impressive first-half display, Donny van de Beek yet again finds himself on the Old Trafford bench, hauled off in place of Juan Mata after just 45 minutes.

13:53Josh O'Brien

James clattered by Coleman

The Welshman was upended by Seamus Coleman after a delightful touch beat the Everton full-back originally.

Coleman was carded for his troubles, briefly forgetting this is a pre-season friendly...

13:51Josh O'Brien

Pickford axed after bleak display

Jordan Pickford has been substituted at the interval to hand new shot-stopper Asmir Begovic another chance to impress.

Pickford will have to put that first half to the back of his minid quickly if he is to bounce back in time for Everton's opening Premier League game of the season.

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13:48Josh O'Brien

Pogba set to be introduced

Paul Pogba is about to be introduced into the fray alongside fellow midfielder Fred for the second half.

This second half marks the pair's first game for United since their international commitments in the summer.

Spanish playmaker Juan Mata will also come on for the second half.

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13:40Josh O'Brien

Bruno puts a smile on Old Trafford faces

The 45,000 in attendance at Old Trafford will be delighted to see such a dominant first half display, but Bruno Fernandes' goal was comfortably the highlight of the opening 45 minutes.

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13:34Josh O'Brien

Half-time - Man Utd three to the good

What a rampant first 45 minutes from the hosts, who have had their foot on the necks of Everton from minute one.

Goal from Mason Greenwood, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes hand United a comfortable three goal cushion at the interval.

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13:30Josh O'Brien

Everton can't get out...

The Toffess are struggling to form a meaningful attack, such is the relentless fashion in which United are harrying this visitors out of possession.

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13:24Josh O'Brien

A rare chance for the visitors

Ben Godfrey found himself with more space than he bargained for in the United penalty area, but his header failed to trouble David de Gea.

13:21Josh O'Brien

Pickford woes continue

Having seen it back, there is an argument to be made that Jordan Pickford should do better with Bruno's effort.

Hardly in the absolute corner, Pickford has saved more precise efforts...what a miserable afternoon for the Everton shot-stopper.

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13:17KEY EVENT

3-0 and in some style! 3-0 Man Utd

Bruno Fernandes take a bow!

After struggling to have much of an impact on this tie thus far, Fernandes leaves Jordan Pickford grasping at air with a perfect free-kick from around 21 yards out.

Old Trafford erupts as the midfielder bags yet another goal.

13:15Josh O'Brien

Everton struggling to get a foothold in this tie...

Rafa Benitez has clearly got his work cut out this season if this opening 25 minutes are anything to go by.

United are comfortably winning the midfield battle, but Harry Maguire has arguably been the most pregressive passer on the pitch thus far.

13:11Josh O'Brien

'Shaw-berto Carlos' at it again...

It was a trademark pinpoint corner from England and Man Utd favourite Luke Shaw that found the head of Maguire for United's second.

13:09Josh O'Brien

Welcome back Jordan Pickford!

In his first game in front of fans that were no doubt cheering him on throughout the summer, Everton shot-stopper Jordan Pickford is currently the subject of light-hearted cheers from the home faithful who mock a rare comfortable touch from the keeper.

13:07Josh O'Brien

United's backline have had very little to do

United's backline have been passengers in this clash so far, De Gea yet to make a meaningful save while Luke Shaw has solely been on attacking duty in the opening 20 minutes.

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13:05Josh O'Brien

Iwobi spurns a glorious chance

Alex Iwobi was unmarked at the back post but failed to convert from close range as Everton look to get back into this game, which is rapidly getting away from them...

13:03KEY EVENT

Goal - Maguire! 2-0 Man Utd

United skipper Harry Maguire doubles the hosts lead with a trademark header.

Maguire loses his man to loop his headed effort beyond the despairing dive of his England teammate.

12:59Josh O'Brien

Another blunder from England's number 1

Jordan Pickford has endured a horrible opening 10 minutes at Old Trafford, having just gifted united their opener, he now spills a tame Bruno Fernandes effort, but gets away with it this time around.

12:55KEY EVENT

GOAL FOR MAN UTD

An absolute howler from Everton, Lucas Digne's header back to his goalkeeper was misread by Jordan Pickford, who spills the pass into the path of Mason Greenwood.

Greenwood made no mistake with an empty net, converting to give United an early lead.

12:53Josh O'Brien

Benitez prowls the touchline

6 - Everton boss Rafa Benitez is hardly popular among either section of fanbase inside Old Trafford this afternoon, but is up and out patrolling his dug-out.

12:52Josh O'Brien

Euro 2020 stars link up nicely

A trademark maurading run from Harry Maguire was followed by a delightful pass into the feet of Luke Shaw, whose cross was blocked.

Promising stuff from the hosts.

12:50Josh O'Brien

United set up in a 4-2-3-1

Donny van de Beek is occupying a deeper role alongside Nemanja Matic, while Anthony Martial gets a rare chance up top through the middle in between Greenwood on the right, James on the left

12:48Josh O'Brien

KICK OFF...

1 - We are underway at Old Trafford...Everton win an early corner

12:46Josh O'Brien

The players are on the pitch...

Both sets of teams are standing in the centre circle, participating in a minute's applause for our front-line workers.

12:43Josh O'Brien

New season, new style for Pogba

Paul Pogba has opted for a striking new hairstyle set to make its matchday debut today, ironically in Everton colours with a deep blue streak going through it.

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12:35Josh O'Brien

Last chance saloon for Lindelof?

Today could prove to be of Victor Lindelof's last starts in a Man Utd shirt amid the imminent arrival of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.

It would be a bold move to throw Varane into the thick of it straight away at home to Leeds, so Lindelof can use today to make the manager's mind up as to who should partner Maguire next Saturday.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Victor Lindelof of Manchester United walks off after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on February 06, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

12:27Josh O'Brien

Front-line staff recognised before kick-off

Solskjaer also acknowledged the incredible efforts of our front-line staff and key workers by praising the idea to have a minute's applause in their honour.

"So well deserved. I don't think we can show enough appreciation. They have been absolutely amazing. Thursday nights we were out clapping, today we will give them a minute and it is well deserved."

12:23Josh O'Brien

Solskjaer explains what he wants from today's contest

Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained what he wants to see from his players today during his pre-match media duties.

"You want to see good performances going into next week in good mood with good confidence, intensity today is important. We will make a few changes because we need to have people ready for next weekend.

"As we saw with Jesse he would have been a starter today definitely and he's out so we need as many as possible."

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Manchester United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks up at fans as he is interviewed before the Pre-Season Friendly match between Mancheser United and Brentford at Old Trafford on July 28, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

12:15Josh O'Brien

Maguire returns

The skipper is back to don his armband once again...

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12:07Josh O'Brien

Fans return

Today's contest marks just the second time United can welcome Premier League opposition to Old Trafford with a full capacity crowd.