Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter

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In a stadium where David Moyes endured so much misery as Manchester United boss and where he has never had any success in the Premier League with anyone else, never could the Scot have believed his first victory would come attached to such drama.

As someone who prides himself on behaving properly, how he deals with the Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane spat will be fascinating. What must the midfielder have been thinking to himself, knowing his team-mates showed such character after playing for so long without him?

The applause they and Moyes took from the away fans, who backed their team throughout, was fully deserved.

For his part, despite the overt fury at Gueye's behaviour, Keane did not let the issue affect him and, alongside James Tarkowski, he was outstanding as Everton held firm.

The collective work ethic in the Everton ranks was epitomised by former Manchester United midfielder James Garner, who was drenched in sweat by the end of the match because he had done so much work.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's goal was worthy of winning the game, even if questions can be asked of United goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

But Everton's joyous fans did not care about that as they 'sang the blues' long after the players had left the scene of battle.

In every sense, this was an 'I was there' night.

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to BBC Sport about the win: "I've tried coming here with 11 men and not got over the line. It was an important one for us. We brought brilliant support here. For 80 minutes, we were on the backfoot. We did some really good stuff in the opening part of the game. We were nice and fluid. To get over the line took a big job."

On Idrissa Gueye's red card: "I couldn't understand it. I don't think anyone could've expected it. Anthony Taylor told me by the letter of the law if you raise your arm you can be sent off. I don't think anyone else in the stadium would have thought anything of it.

"I quite like it when my players fight with each other because it shows they care and [put the] demands on each other. I'm disappointed he got sent off. He has apologised, praised the team and is grateful for the result. We move on. It was a brilliant goal, a great finish.

"That's what Jordan [Pickford] is. He is as good a goalkeeper as anybody. His saves are incredible. We were going to need him with 11 men never mind 10 men."

On being above Liverpool: "I hadn't thought of that for one moment. It's not something we have done very often."

Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.

You would be forgiven for thinking Manchester United have morphed into Real Madrid from the reaction to their recent results.

But, although all the excitement around them has been a bit over the top, they have definitely improved - and especially at home.

David Moyes will make things difficult for United on his return to Old Trafford and his side will be resilient as usual, but I don't think they will hold out.

If Everton had a goalscoring number nine then the outcome would be more in doubt, but I do not see them causing United problems at the other end of the pitch, either.

I am keeping Beto in my fantasy team, because you can guarantee that if I took him out he would start this game and score, but - with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha - United carry far more of a threat.

Sutton's prediction: 1-0

Matthew Hobbs
BBC Sport journalist

Manchester United aim to continue their strong home form against an Everton side managed by former Red Devils boss David Moyes.

BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into Monday night's meeting at Old Trafford.

Home comforts

Manchester United return to Premier League football unbeaten in five matches and their home form has particularly impressed during the mini-revival under head coach Ruben Amorim.

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The Premier League will from next season move to a new system of Financial Fair Play (FFP) based on squad costs.

The clubs met in London on Friday to vote on three possible methods of replacing Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) got 14 votes in favour and six against, which is the minimum number that is required to exact a rule change.

Overall squad costs from next season will have to be limited to 85% of a club's revenue, although teams competing in Europe will have to adhere to Uefa's maximum of 70%.

Squad costs comprise player and manager wages, transfer fees and agents' fees.

Rules around sustainability, which set out a club's financial spending plans over the medium and long term, were passed unanimously.

Tasnim Chowdhury
BBC Sport journalist

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The Premier League has announced the start and end dates for the 2026-27 season.

The first round of fixtures will take place across the weekend of 22 August 2026 - a week later than previous seasons.

The later start allows rest time for players - 89 clear days from the end of this season, and 33 days from the 2026 World Cup final.

The Premier League said the delay was a "priority" for player welfare in an "increasingly congested global football calendar".

The final matches of the season will be played on Sunday, 30 May 2027, with all fixtures kicking off simultaneously as usual.

The season will end a week before the 2027 Champions League final, which will be on Saturday, 5 June.

There will be 33 weekend and five midweek fixtures - the same as the current season.

For the festive period, the Premier League have said no two match rounds will take place within 60 hours.

It has not been confirmed if there will be any fixtures on 24 December 2026.

However, as Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, the Premier League has said there will be more matches scheduled than this season, when there is only one.

Saffie Yates
BBC Sport Journalist

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford (kick-off 20:00).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• He confirmed Merlin Rohl had a minor operation on a hernia issue and will be out "for a few weeks" alongside Jarrad Branthwaite who remains sidelined following surgery on his hamstring.

• There is "absolutely no interest in letting James Garner go after rumours of interest from other Premier League clubs. Moyes said: "I don't know where the news comes from. There's been no phone calls into my my phone or anybody that I know of, regarding Garner. We will look to renew his contract when we are ready to do so."

• When asked if £60m is a realistic buying price for Everton amid interest in Scott McTominay he said: "If you're using the word £60m and those sort of numbers, I don't know if we're quite at that level yet... But it might happen. My gut feel would be to say, no, that wouldn't be where in the market we'd be in."

• On the January transfer window: "You do most of your buying in the summer. Not to say we wouldn't try and add to the squad in January. Everybody mainly knows that January's never a great window so we won't be shooting for the stars right away."

• He says forward Tyler Dibling is "hugely part of the future" amid speculation he could start against Manchester United. Moyes said: "So It's been quite difficult for him to get in front of those boys [Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish] at the moment, but it's someone we like a lot and I'm looking forward to getting him more minutes as we as we go on."

• On Seamus Coleman playing for Ireland during the international break: "For me, it was really good to see Seamus get the minutes and get the time. It's great he's getting the minutes. His training is terrific and his attitude is always impeccable. He's certainly in my thoughts, that's for sure."

• On Everton's rebuild: "We're trying to build ourselves back up. We've said many times about us trying to get on solid ground again. We've done that with the new owners, new stadium and staying up last year. So we have to try and make sure that we go steady. If anybody thought that we were going to completely switch everything around then they're completely off their head."

• Moyes continued: "I used to always look at the real managers, from eras before me, who I look up to now, Bobby Robson, Brian Clough, Don Revie, all those ones who'd been given long periods at their clubs. And if you look at the success, it tended to work better that way."

• On Tierno Barry's reception at Hill Dickinson: "He's got great support from the crowd and they've done amazing for him. He's working hard. He's someone who's trying to settle into the Premier League, got a very young family, and all those things play a part in in settling in any football club."

Giulia Bould
BBC Radio Merseyside reporter

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Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter

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One of potentially the biggest moments in English football is coming on Friday, but precious few people understand how important it could be or even know about it.

The Premier League is considering 'anchoring' wages, which would cap the amount any club could spend on their squad at five times the smallest central Premier League broadcasting and prize money payout.

It is a complex argument. The league and some clubs are considering it because they want to ensure wage inflation does not continue to rise endangering their long-term financial security. From the other side - the players and their union, the PFA - this unnaturally limits the amount they can earn in what has until now been a free and open market.

Any changes to that position foisted upon the players without their prior consultation and agreement will not go down well. Remember, the players are the people that the paying public, the TV companies and the advertisers want to see, not a bunch of chairmen, executives and directors arguing over accounts, dividends and profit margins.

The game has increased the number of games played per season without consulting those who are physically doing it. No studies on how that will affect their health in the short and long term were considered, and so the PFA in England looks like it is finally ready to take a strong stand for its members.

Strike ballots are not unknown, I should know, as chairman of the PFA my name was on the bottom of every ballot paper when we last considered strike action over changes in working conditions. The modern owners may have forgotten, but we had 99% backing from our members.

Owners may think of footballers as ultra wealthy, mercenary, thickos who can easily be controlled - well they thought that last time and they lost.

It is time for serious and meaningful negotiation between equals and not a master and serf attitude from one side towards the other.

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Toffee TV's Peter Mcpartland spoke to BBC Radio Merseyside about Everton skipper Seamus Coleman after he played in both World Cup qualifying games for Ireland during the international break: "Is he stepping up for Ireland because he isn't playing [for Everton]? Last season and the season before, he couldn't get fit at all and I wonder if the fact he isn't playing for Everton is what is helping him play for Ireland.

"David Moyes didn't [give him a new contract] to play him in 38 games - he signed him for his leadership and the transition into becoming a coach. I would like to see more of Seamus but not a lot more. At the moment, we have a good balance but maybe he could come off the bench a bit more.

"I think his experience is key and he drives standards in the dressing room. With the transition and everything else going on, that is key. It is important to keep some constants at your football club.

"Everton have always had a really good tradition of players 'handing over the baton' to the next player and it is who he passes the baton on to next which is important.

"It's what you don't see from Seamus Coleman that is key."

Emlyn Begley
BBC Sport journalist

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Mike Richards
Fan writer

Which player is flying?: Iliman Ndiaye. When Jack Grealish arrived, there was a bit of a concern with Ndiaye being shifted out to the right-hand side. We need not have worried. With so much attention being on Grealish, it has given Ndiaye more space to exploit, which he has done beautifully.

Which player is floundering?: Dwight McNeil - a downfall that you feel was inevitable, but disappointing nonetheless. Quite simply, his position in the side has never been threatened in the past. He was relied upon for his set-piece delivery and the odd goal-of-the-season contender, but with the added quality in wide areas now, he is almost surplus to requirements.

Tactically I think we... can be quite predictable but effective. Small changes can make a big difference. David Moyes has recently put James Garner at right-back, which has made our formation that more flexible.

I want my manager to give me more... of Thierno Barry because he is the striker that will be at the club for the long term, so must be allowed to develop and progress on the pitch. We are starting to see some positive signs. Long may that continue.

Our fans seem obsessed with... running.

But they should be thinking about... walking. Our improvement and rebirth will be gradual and patience is needed. The club needs to be allowed to breathe.

My expectations for the season were... no thoughts of European football, simply a steady season of progression and a mid-table finish. They were the same before a ball was kicked as they are now.

Score for the season so far: 7/10.

One sentence on how you're feeling right now: I am satisfied with the start to the season and the relative calm around a football club that needs that, more than anything else.

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