Jones scrambles away yet another clearance, with Man United edging towards a deserved clean sheet. Martial drives to the left byline, before setting another dangerous cross into the six-yard box, but both Fellaini and Lingard can't make contact.
90'
There are three minutes of stoppage time at Goodison Park.
88'
Coleman does well to head a dangerous cross away, after a neat break down the right by Herrera. Moments later, Martial breaks into the box and rifles in a low cross, but nobody in red can get on the end of it! Despite being three goals to the good, the Red Devils are still looking the more dangerous of the two outfits.
86'
Fellaini tries to drive down the left flank and break, but McCarthy recovers brilliantly to deny the ex-Everton midfielder. The Red Devils are trying to slow this contest down and hold onto the ball, with the hosts only pressing very reluctantly at this point.
84'
Martial is released in behind enemy lines down the right flank, but the Frenchman is denied by the linesman's flag. Everton respond by breaking forward at pace, but Deulofeu's eventual cross is lashed away from the danger zone by Jones. Man United have defended solidly.
82'
We're into the final 10 minutes at Goodison Park, as Everton look to salvage some of their pride if possible. Carrick drives his way forward and wins a free kick from McCarthy, but Man United are happy to set possession back and see this game out.
81'
M. Fellaini enters the game and replaces Ander Herrera.
80'
Barkley wrongfoots Schneiderlin and wins a dangerous free kick on the edge of the penalty area. The England international sends a dipping strike goalwards, but the ball zips over the crossbar and behind for a goal kick. Nothing is quite going to plan for the hosts.
78'
Good defensive header from Stones! The ex-Barnsley man denies Herrera brilliantly, following a teasing cross from the right-hand side! The former Athletic Club midfielder was inches away from grabbing his second goal of the evening, but the Everton centre-back denies him. Moments later, Martial jinks his way into the box, but has a near-post strike saved by Howard!
76'
Deulofeu is trying to inject a sense of urgency into the hosts' play, with the Spaniard having the creativity and flair to make an impact this afternoon. Martial dances into the box, before feeding a pass into Rooney, but the Englishman's touch escapes him. Lingard picks up the rebound, but lashes a terrible shot well wide.
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74'
M. Carrick enters the game and replaces B. Schweinsteiger.
Carrick replaces Schweinsteiger, with the Germany international's yellow card making him easily replaceable. Barkley is denied by the aforementioned ex-Spurs midfielder, but an eventual through ball from Rooney is gobbled up by Howard.
73'
Deulofeu enters the game and replaces A. Lennon.
72'
Time is running out for the home side, who are coming up against an immovable object in Man United's defence. Van Gaal's side are allowing the Toffees to have the lion's share of possession, safe in the knowledge that Everton have looked rather toothless all afternoon. Coleman loops in a cross from the right, but Darmian clears easily.
70'
R. Lukaku gets yellow.
Lukaku is stood up well by Schneiderlin, with the Everton striker booked for fouling the Frenchman and then hurling the ball at the turf in frustration. That sums up the hosts' afternoon, as they certainly haven't had things all their own way. Lingard rifles in a cross from the right, but Jagielka slides in to make a timely clearance that denies Rooney.
68'
Coleman sees a shot charged down from a very narrow angle, with Everton winning themselves a corner as a result. Barkley and Lennon combine and take the set piece short, but an eventual shot from the former is parried clear of the danger zone by De Gea. Man United break upfield, but a stabbed finish from Rooney is well saved by Howard.
66'
Martial is fouled in the midfield third, with Everton giving away some free kicks due to their overzealous attitude towards trying to get back into this game. Martinez still has two changes to make, but the hosts have to totally transform if they are to cause Man United any kind of concern.
64'
Schweinsteiger breaks down the left flank, but Coleman stands his man up easily. Everton's bright start to the second half has all fallen apart, courtesy of a quick counter from the visitors. Three goals are the minimum that the Toffees have to come up with, all within the next 25 minutes of play.
62'
W. Rooney has scored a goal for Manchester United! Assist by Ander Herrera.
GOOOOOOOOOOOAL! ROONEY MAKES IT 3-0! Jagielka gives possession away to Schneiderlin in midfield, with Herrera released down the right. The Basque midfielder sets a pass into his teammate's path, with the ex-Toffees forward slotting a neat finish over the sprawling body of Howard! Game over!
61'
Less than half an hour remains for Everton to try and get back on level terms, but Man United have sensibly looked to sit back and weather the storm from Martinez's men. Van Gaal's side are pressing well.
59'
Rojo and Schweinsteiger have found themselves dragged into some awful situations, with Van Gaal perhaps needing to think about making some changes if the Red Devils are to end this game with 11 men on the field. Barkley wins a free kick from Schneiderlin, but the England international is denied by a save from De Gea!
57'
Man United are having to stem the tide in the early stages of the second half, with the Toffees needing to respond quickly with a goal. Martial dribbles into the penalty area from the left, but his second touch escapes him somewhat. A third from Man United would put this contest beyond doubt.
55'
Rojo stands up well to deny Lukaku, with the former Chelsea forward currently unable to evade the intentions of Smalling. The England international is having an excellent game at the heart of the Red Devils' defence. Barkley whips a free-kick delivery in from the right yet again, but it is headed away easily. Moments later, Lukaku sees a close-range shot courageously blocked on the line!
53'
Lukaku goes down on the edge of the penalty area, with Rojo picking up a yellow card for a cynical bodycheck on the Belgium international. A few bookings might just unsettle the away outfit. Barkley lines up the free kick, but Martial is able to head away as first man.
52'
M. Rojo gets yellow.
51'
Lukaku and Kone play a neat one-two on the edge of the penalty area, but a shot from the latter is blocked well by Jones! Everton keep the pressure on, with Coleman setting a cross up to the back post, but Lingard denies Barkley with a good recovering interception!
50'
B. Schweinsteiger gets yellow.
49'
Herrera manages to combine with Schneiderlin, but an eventual cross from Darmian is lashed to safety by Galloway. This second half is yet to settle down at all, with Everton feverishly trying to get themselves back into this game. Deulofeu and Mirallas lie in wait on the bench.
47'
Mata is replaced by Lingard at the break, with Kone coming into the game for Naismith too. Both coaches have shuffled their pack slightly, with the Toffees needing to make serious improvement. Barkley whips in a free-kick delivery from the right, but Lukaku fires wide of the back post due to pressure from Smalling.
46'
A. Koné enters the game and replaces S. Naismith.
J. Lingard enters the game and replaces Mata.
We are underway in the second half! The hosts have it all to do if they are to take any spoils from this afternoon's clash, as Everton need to score at least two goals in the next 45 minutes at Goodison.
45' +1
There is one minute of stoppage time.
45'
Good save from De Gea! Barkley tries his luck from a narrow angle on the left flank, with the Spaniard able to palm a smart save away from the danger zone! That's the closest that the hosts have gone.
44'
Darmian whips a cross in from the right-hand side, but his delivery is cut out simply. Man United are happy to put their foot on the ball and slow down play for the dying minutes on Merseyside. Everton need to go back to the drawing board if they want to take any spoils from this contest.
42'
Huge chance for Man United! Rooney breaks down the right-hand side, with the Englishman cutting back a neat pass due to a narrow angle! Martial meets the ball with a first-time attempt, but a combination of Stones and Howard denies the young France international!
40'
Martial does well to turn away from Stones, with the Monaco forward able to make occasional dangerous forays forward. Naismith goes on a mazy dribble forward, with Lukaku being picked out well. The Belgian keeps play moving out to the right flank, but an eventual cross from out wide is cut out. Everton's spell of pressure ends with Jagielka curling a 20-yard effort hopelessly wide.
38'
Naismith is picked out by a ball over the top, with Smalling unable to keep pace with the Everton striker. De Gea, however, is quick off his line to gobble up the danger. Martinez is looking extremely concerned on the sideline, as the Toffees have wandered their way through the first half.
36'
Good clearance from Smalling! Galloway whips a cross in from the left flank, with the ex-Fulham man lashing a dangerous cross away. The resulting corner is met by Naismith, but the Scottish forward is penalised for leaning into De Gea, however.
34'
Narrowly over 10 minutes remain in the first half, with Everton still being caught on the break. Man United are setting up camp with a nice spell of possession, as the Toffees struggle to piece together meaningful attacks. The home supporters are grumbling.
32'
McCarthy comes across to slide in and deny Martial, with the ex-Monaco striker unable to force himself into the equation thus far. Man United haven't created many chances since doubling their lead, but Van Gaal will be very pleased with how his side have kicked on from the international break.
30'
Everton work the ball from left to right, but a forward pass from Coleman is easily cut out. The Toffees maintain their pressure, with the Irishman then able to whip a delivery in from out wide. Lukaku and De Gea challenge for the cross, with the goalkeeper taking a stray arm to the face from the former Chelsea striker. Jones is still receiving treatment on the touchline.
28'
Galloway and Naismith combine down the left, but a flick from Barkley is easily intercepted. Everton just aren't getting a foothold in the midfield battle, with Martinez perhaps needing to think about re-setting his stall for the second half. Jones is forced to remove himself from the field, with the Englishman picking up a rather fierce nosebleed.
26'
Lukaku is picked out by a lofted pass upfield, with the Belgian striker able to flick a nice header towards Naismith. Smalling recovers well to hook a last-ditch clearance away from the Scottish forward, with the England international having a very solid start to this contest at the heart of the visitors' defence.
24'
Lukaku goes down in the opposition penalty area, but the Belgium international doesn't get anything from the referee! He has been dealt with physically by Smalling and Jones, with the Toffees' target man failing to have a real impact on proceedings.
22'
Ander Herrera has scored a goal for Manchester United! Assist by M. Rojo.
S. Coleman gets yellow.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! HERRERA DOUBLES THE VISITORS' LEAD! Rojo is released down the left-hand side, with the ex-Sporting defender able to curl a delightful cross in from out wide! The ex-Athletic Club midfielder is on hand to guide a delicate header inside the right-hand post! Howard had no chance!
20'
Everton now have to try and fight their way back into this contest, with Man United able to sit back and perhaps try their luck at breaking at pace instead. Martinez will not be too pleased with his side's start at Goodison Park, as Barry and McCarthy are yet to take control of the game in the centre of the park.
18'
M. Schneiderlin has scored a goal for Manchester United! Assist by C. Smalling.
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! SCHNEIDERLIN OPENS THE SCORING! The French midfielder is on hand at the back post to guide a great finish inside the far post! Smalling picks out the ex-Saints man, who slots beyond Howard to give the Red Devils an early lead!
17'
Stones does well to lash a dangerous cross away, with Lukaku chasing the long ball upfield. Smalling shifts a pass back to De Gea, with the ex-Chelsea striker continuing to have to race around feeding off scraps. Herrera unleashes a good strike from around 25 yards out, but Howard does well to palm a save over his crossbar!
16'
Smalling manages to Lukaku to a ball forward yet again, with the former Fulham defender doing well to contend with the ex-Anderlecht striker. Man United are having more of the possession, but Everton's quick breaks forward are keeping De Gea on his toes.
14'
Barkley bursts into a dangerous area on the edge of the penalty area, but the Englishman sees a shot charged down easily. Moments later, Naismith is felled by Schneiderlin, with the visitors surrendering a free kick to the Toffees. Lukaku shoots, with a deflection off the wall wrongfooting De Gea - but the ball skips the wrong side of the upright!
12'
Lukaku is fed into a dangerous area, but Smalling does well to jostle with the lone striker and pressure him into taking a poor touch. Jones mops up the scraps, with the former Blackburn Rovers defender able to cushion a header back to De Gea. The Belgian forward is being fed in behind enemy lines regularly now.
10'
Darmian plays a neat one-two with Herrera, before the former Torino defender's cross is missed by Rooney! The Italy international put in a lovely ball, right in between the hosts' defensive line and Howard. The Red Devils are playing much of the better football thus far, with Martinez gesturing wildly.
8'
Martial goes on a good run down the left channel, but Coleman matches the Frenchman for pace! The Irishman shields the ball back to Howard, who kickstarts an immediate counter. Lukaku is fed in behind enemy lines, but De Gea is alert to the danger and quick off his line to deny the Belgium international. Mata then whips a cross in towards Rooney, but Jagielka clears.
6'
Schweinsteiger lifts a ball over the top for Rooney to chase, but both Stones and Jagielka are across quickly to deny the England international. Van Gaal's men are leading the early charge, with Everton being forced onto the back foot. Lukaku hasn't been able to do anything other than chase lost causes thus far.
4'
Herrera is felled by a cynical tackle from Galloway, with Man United having a chance to load the box with red shirts. Mata's free-kick delivery is half cleared by a header from Jagielka, with Schweinsteiger lashing the rebound well wide.
3'
Martial is pushed out to the left flank, with Rooney playing through the middle as it stands. Galloway is released down the left-hand side, before feeding Naismith into an dangerous area, but the Scotland international sees a shot charged down well.
1'
We are underway in the first half at Goodison Park! The hosts are looking to extend their current unbeaten run, with Man United aiming to forget their horrendous performance against Arsenal last time out. There is a minute of silence before kick off for ex-Toffees boss Howard Kendall.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Manchester United's visit to face Everton in the Premier League, as domestic football returns from the international break. Wayne Rooney will be facing his former club, as the Red Devils attempt to temporarily top England's elite division. If the hosts can pick up three points this afternoon, they will go level with Louis van Gaal's men on 16 points.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from Goodison Park, as Man United try to recover from a disappointing 3-0 defeats at the hands of Arsenal last time out. Everton are on an unbeaten run of seven games in all competitions, but have only won one game on home soil in the Premier League this campaign.
TEAM NEWS: Leighton Baines, Tom Cleverley and Steven Pienaar are the high-profile absentees for the hosts, with John Stones and Seamus Coleman shaking off recent injury problems to start. Brendon Galloway starts at left-back, with Steven Naismith and Aaron Lennon starting in wide areas. Ross Barkley will look to carry some good form for England into his domestic performances. Arouna Kone and Gerard Deulofeu are among those who can make an impact from the bench.
TEAM NEWS: Phil Jones starts alongside Chris Smalling in the heart of the hosts' defence, with Marcos Rojo being deployed at left-back in the long-term absence of Luke Shaw. Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin will be asked to sit in midfield, with the likes of Wayne Rooney, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata set to fluidly support Anthony Martial. Memphis Depay and Daley Blind drop to the bench, after having a disappointing international break for the Netherlands in recent weeks.
Man United starting line-up (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Jones, Rojo; Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger; Mata, Herrera, Rooney; Martial.
Man United substitutes: Depay, Carrick, Blind, Fellaini, Lingard, Pereira, Johnstone.
HALF TIME! The visitors have a comfortable 2-0 lead at the interval, with goals from Schneiderlin and Herrera putting Man United in a solid position. The Toffees just haven't been at the races, with two quick-fire goals leaving Martinez's men with a lot to do after the restart.
FULL TIME! Man United turn in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Everton on their Premier League travels, with goals from Schneiderlin, Herrera and Rooney wrapping up a vital three points for Van Gaal's men. The Toffees didn't really get going, with Martinez's men firing blanks up top. That's all that we have time for on Merseyside, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.
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