United spent long periods under pressure in front of a disgruntled Old Trafford crowd on Saturday, with Spurs passing up multiple chances to go in front.

But when Bryan Mbeumo turned and slotted into the bottom-right corner with 73 minutes gone, and Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for a headbutt on Luke Shaw soon afterwards, the Red Devils' second Premier League win of the season appeared to be within reach.

However, in the second of eight minutes of second-half stoppage time, Dominic Solanke took advantage of Lisandro Martinez's poor marking to nod Sandro Tonali's cross home.

The result leaves United 12th in the Premier League table with just six points on the board after five matches, with boos greeting the full-time whistle.

United have now failed to win any of their last three Premier League games against the team starting the day bottom of the table, drawing 1-1 on all three occasions, against Wolves in December 2025, Fulham last month, and Spurs on Saturday.

Just as damningly, they are winless in their last three league games against teams who have received a red card, also losing to Manchester City last month and against Newcastle United in March.

"A really mixed game. We found it tough in the first half. It was a challenging opening period," Carrick told Sky Sports afterwards.

"It just wasn't quite there, with the little bits of play, and we kept getting caught on the ball. 

"We weren't finding the pass, we were a little bit late with the press, leaving spaces, there were a number of things. 

"We warmed to the game and were much better in the second half in so many different ways. We got ourselves in a really good position to show that bit of spirit and fight to put ourselves 1-0 up. 

"It's a game we then should kill off and we didn't find a way. We turned the ball over too easily at times and it leaves the game open. 

3 – Manchester United have failed to win any of their last three Premier League games against sides that have received a red card (D1 L2). Disadvantage? https://t.co/DuSpvymZfu

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 10, 2026

"It's obviously a bad goal and it sums things up. We're very disappointed to be in a position like that and not come away with the game."

Things do not get much better for Carrick's under-fire team, either, as they visit Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, before facing old rivals Leeds United – who have only lost once all season – in the Premier League next weekend. 

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In an enthralling Premier League encounter, Yehor Yarmoliuk gave the visitors the lead in the 10th minute before Nicolas Jackson netted an equaliser 88 seconds later.

John McGinn scored Villa's second 13 minutes from time, as his effort took a massive deflection off Kristoffer Ajer, who redeemed himself moments later, slotting home from close range.

The result sees Brentford sit fourth in the Premier League table, and continuing their unbeaten run in the competition. 

The Bees are also undefeated in their last eight games in the Premier League, but have lost eight points from winning position in the process, with only Bournemouth (nine) having lost more.

However, it was mixed emotions for Andrews, whose side mustered an expected goals (xG) of 1.25 from 14 shots.

"[I am] Torn to be honest. I liked a lot today – spirit, grit, determination. There was evidence of rustiness, which is understandable, but I don't like to use that as an excuse, but the boys have been away for three weeks so it's trying to find the balance," said Andrews.

"Then we had Kevin's [Shade] injury, Jannik [Schuster] wasn't right and came off at half time, so we got tested today.

“But we're also up against a team who I thought were just starting to click before the international break. 

“But the fact that we're disappointed coming away from home to a Champions League team who spend big money tells you a lot."

The unbeaten start continues https://t.co/1SqAYG9ABd

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) October 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Unai Emery considered the result to be fair, even though Aston Villa have now failed to win any of their opening three home games in a league campaign for the first time since 2015-16, when they were without a win in their first nine league matches at Villa Park (D3 L6).

Reflecting on the game, Emery said, “To draw at home is not a good result. I think we played a match with a lot of things improved from our last home match against [Nottingham] Forest. We created chances but conceded more chances than I expected.

“Maybe the result is fair, but analysing how we are improving things, competing better, I can't tell nothing to the players about the match.

“We'll try to analyse again how we can improve even more. A better match than against Forest. Keep going forward. 

"We tried, we pushed, we had chances but so did they. At the end we could've won, but also we could've lost."

Emery will be hoping for different fortunes come Tuesday, as his side host Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday. 

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After Ryan Sessegnon picked out the bottom-right corner with a long-range strike, Ipswich were heading for defeat at Portman Road.

However, the Tractor Boys, who registered an expected goals (xG) of 1.15, levelled the scoreline in the 88th minute thanks to Abdoul Ouattara’s curling left-footed effort.

And the action did not end there as captain Dara O'Shea netted a stoppage-time winner, heading in Jack Clarke’s free-kick at the near post.

The result means Ipswich have now won three of their first six Premier League games in a season for only the second time, while also winning six points from losing positions with no team having recovered more.

After seeing his side seal a late win against Fulham, O’Neil said, “We deserved the win today, to perform the way we did.

“We were the better side, we were in control. We conceded a goal from 30 yards, which was tough to take when you are the team that has the momentum.

"But we are a fit side, they can run [the group]. So, we were able to make five changes from the bench which had a positive impact.

"We get the win that we deserve, which is important. A lot of work went into it, the players were excellent, they deserve a lot of credit.”

On Ouattara’s performance, O’Neil added, “He’s a good player, Abdoul. Still has a lot to do. Still working hard. I’ve had him for a while now, obviously [at Strasbourg].

"He can play in a number of different positions, he has some stuff we still need to improve, but his left foot shooting from 30 yards does not seem to be one of them."

We fight to the end! https://t.co/CxsrqW57XA

— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) October 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Alvaro Arbeloa continues his search for a first Premier League win as Fulham boss.

In a contest which saw the Cottagers muster a superior xG of 1.81 from 13 attempts, Arbeloa’s side were made to pay for sitting too deep in the final few minutes of the game.

Fulham have now failed to win in their last six games in the Premier League, while also losing eight points from winning positions, with only Bournemouth (nine) having lost more.

More worryingly, Fulham sit 20th in the Premier League table, with pressure mounting on the former Real Madrid boss.

"It is painful to lose three points in the way that we did. It is something we need to accept and prepare the same for the next game," said Arbeloa. 

“We need to keep improving. We did many things well, we played well for 60–70 minutes, but in the end we conceded two late goals and lost the game.

“If you don't take your chances, your opponent will. We are creating so many chances during games, if we want to win games we need to start taking chances.”

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The Bianconeri emerge from the international break seventh in the Italian top flight, with 10 points on the board after five matches.

And Spalletti was impressed with the response the Bianconeri showed after their unbeaten start was halted by Sassuolo, who inflicted a 3-2 defeat on his team on September 13.

In the week after that loss – which was the result of a 94th-minute strike by Vasilije Adzic – Juventus thumped NEC 5-0 in the Europa League, then beat Atalanta 2-0 in Serie A.

"We always want to improve and keep growing," Spalletti told reporters at Saturday's pre-match press conference.

"We always want to learn, because whoever stops learning often ends up repeating themselves, and those who go out and learn new things usually grow. 

"I don't see anything negative stopping us from reaching the level you mentioned. What did you call it, hunger? That's always important in football. 

"Your love for the game has to show on the pitch, by passing on to those around you a serious approach and a constant drive for high standards. That's something we're doing. 

"There's always time and room to grow a bit more. You think you've reached a certain level, and then the following year you say: 'How much more is there?'

"But our attitude is right. After the defeat at Sassuolo, we won two games that were far from straightforward. We're on the path we need to be on."

On Sunday at the Unipol Domus, Juve will be facing a team above them in the table, as Cagliari have made a wonderful start to the campaign under Fabio Pisacane.

They have won four of their opening five matches to occupy a place in the top four throughout the international break, with their only defeat coming by a 1-0 scoreline at home to Inter.

 "We need to be alert and intense" Luciano Spalletti previews Sunday's Serie A clash with Cagliari   https://t.co/fmwHqboFlu #CagliariJuve https://t.co/mJqh8r3jZF

— JuventusFC  (@juventusfcen) October 10, 2026

PLAYERS TO WATCH 

Cagliari – Daniel Maldini 

Maldini has scored in each of his last three Serie A appearances. 

The last Cagliari player to score in more consecutive games in the competition was Joao Pedro, who netted in five in a row between October and November 2020.

Juventus – Randal Kolo Muani 

Among forwards who have made five Serie A starts this season, Kolo Muani is one of just five players yet to score (alongside Paulo Dybala, El Bilal Toure, Armand Lauriente and Nicolo Cambiaghi).

Additionally, among players with at least 25 touches in the opposition box, only Assane Diao (10) has attempted fewer shots than Kolo Muani (11) – will he find his shooting boots this week?

MATCH PREDICTION – JUVENTUS WIN

Cagliari won their last Serie A match against Juventus, 1-0 on January 17, following a run of nine consecutive games without a win against the Bianconeri (D2 L7). 

The last time the Sardinians recorded two consecutive victories against the Bianconeri in the competition was in 2009, when Massimiliano Allegri was Cagliari's head coach.

Despite Juventus winning 47 Serie A matches against Cagliari (only Inter and AC Milan, both with 48, have beaten them more often), the Bianconeri have only won two of their last five league games against the Rossoblu (D2 L1).

Juventus have earned 10 points in Serie A so far this season (W3 D1 L1); only recording more wins in their opening six league games once in the previous six seasons: in 2023-24 (four).

Spalletti's side are favourites, but they may not have things all their own way, with Cagliari starting a Serie A season with four wins in their opening five games for just the second time in their history, previously doing so in 1969-70 – when they drew their sixth match.

OPTA WIN PROBABILITY

Cagliari – 18.2%

Juventus – 57.5%

Draw – 24.3%

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De Zerbi watched on as Spurs played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday, despite going behind to Bryan Mbeumo's goal and seeing Rodrigo Bentancur sent off.

The visitors had dominated for much of the encounter without reward, and they were hit with a sucker punch in the 73rd minute when Mbeumo finished past Antonin Kinsky. 

It went from bad to worse for Spurs five minutes later when Bentancur was sent for an early bath, after he headbutted Luke Shaw following a coming together between the pair. 

However, in the second of eight additional minutes, Dominic Solanke got the better of Lisandro Martinez and glanced Sandro Tonali's teasing cross into the bottom-right corner. 

Spurs have now failed to win each of their opening six games of a league season for just the fourth time in their history, after 2008-09, 1955-56 and 1912-13, but De Zerbi said there were plenty of positives for his team to take from their performance. 

"I think we played very well against a great team. We had many chances to score in the first half. Three or four," De Zerbi told Sky Sports.

"The second half, it is normal to suffer against this quality. I am very happy because I have seen the right spirit and character.

"We suffered in the game but in every situation of the game. I like the situation we were in with the red card. We need this situation. We have not accepted the defeat.

"We have to react in all the ways we can. It is a bad way, it is not the right way. I kissed Bentancur in the dressing room. Football is character.

"We win the game if we play as a team. We didn't win this game playing as a team. Every game like today, we will win many games."

Fighting 'til the end https://t.co/a6HGOeLZhM

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 10, 2026

The quality of Spurs' chances were backed up by the metrics, with De Zerbi's side finishing with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.56 from their 12 shots, compared to United's 0.77 from the same number of attempts. 

And it looked as though they would come away with nothing until Solanke, who was captaining Spurs for the first time, popped up with a confidence-boosting leveller. 

Solanke has netted four Premier League goals against the Red Devils, his joint-most against an opponent (also four vs Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest).

Meanwhile, the City Ground (four) is the only away venue he has scored more often at than Old Trafford (three) in the competition, and De Zerbi is hoping this latest goal will be the foundation Solanke needs to build on for the rest of the season. 

"He is a good player for Tottenham," De Zerbi said of Solanke. "There are not too many strikers better than Solanke.

"Today he was captain because he deserved it, especially at that moment because he suffered because Tottenham didn't score or win any games.

"He is a great guy, a great player and we are behind him. We have to believe in ourselves and this football way.

"If we believe, improve and play as a team, we will score many goals and win many games. If we don't play as a team, it is impossible."

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Having brushed aside Arsenal before the international break, Brighton took the lead in the 53rd minute when Maxim De Cuyper was on hand to finish past Robin Roefs.

But just four minutes after going in front, the Seagulls were reduced to 10 men when Struijk was penalised for a last-man foul on Wilson Isidor, following a VAR review.

With over half-an-hour to play with a player down, Brighton showed a steely determination to shut out Sunderland before substitute Jaouen Hadjam scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to seal all three points.

Brighton have now won their last three games in the Premier League, while also keeping a clean sheet in four of their six games.

Hurzeler's side remain third in the league table, two points behind leaders Manchester City, who play on Sunday.

On his team's performance, Hurzeler said, "It was a different performance [to the win over Arsenal] because we had difficult circumstances and faced different adversities.

"It was key for us today to have a really good defensive mindset. I feel it was a deserved win and I have to praise my players.

"They really stuck together, faced adversity no matter how hard it was. They did the basics really well and that is so crucial in a game like this, especially when you are one man down."

Another successful Albion away day! https://t.co/xVAJtqAMpu

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@BHAFC) October 10, 2026

For Sunderland, they have now suffered their fourth defeat of the league campaign.

In this fixture, the Black Cats mustered an expected goals (xG) of 0.64 from 12 attempts, and will surely feel they should have done better after Brighton were reduced to 10 men.

The result means Sunderland have now lost back-to-back Premier League home games without scoring for the first time since April/May 2017, with this the first time they have lost two of their opening three home matches of a league season since 2017-18 (also L2).

On his side’s defeat, Regis Le Bris said, "It was a disappointing result, to be fair. Think we had several chances in the game. The first half was balanced. It was intense, really tight. We created a few chances, but we lacked quality in the final third."

"We missed composure. Our ideas were good. Our energy, we tried until the end. But we lacked composure at the end."

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Chelsea were without a win in their last three Premier League games, but returned from the international break with an impressive victory.

Jordan Henderson and Morgan Rogers put the Blues 2-0 up within the first two and a half minutes, while Joao Pedro also scored just 30 seconds into the second half.

Evanilson pulled one back for the visitors, but Joao Pedro and Henderson both scored again to complete an emphatic victory that moved Chelsea up to fifth in the table.

Chelsea scored five goals in a Premier League home game for the first time since May 2024 (5-0 win over West Ham), and Alonso was impressed by his side's performance.

"I wouldn't say [it was a] crazy [game]," Alonso told BBC Sport.

"We started really well, and the first half was really very serious; we were in good control of the game and even the second [half], we started well, but after conceding, there were 10 minutes where the game could finish in a more close way, but the fourth goal was really important.

"It was a good performance and a good win.

"We need to be complete to have this goal threat. For sure, we have great attackers and players that have control, which is really enjoyable when they want to help their team-mates.

"The clean sheet will come. We were close and had a great lead, but the win with a clean sheet will come."

Good day at the office! #CFC | #CHEBOU https://t.co/qEDzngfW4f

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 10, 2026

Henderson was particularly impressive, becoming the oldest Chelsea player (at 36 years and 115 days) to be directly involved in three goals in a Premier League game, overtaking Gianluca Vialli (33y 245d).

He is also Chelsea's oldest English goalscorer in the top-flight since John Terry against Watford in May 2017 (36y 159d).

Henderson bookended the scoring, with his second goal an impressive free-kick into the near post, though Alonso was not surprised by that finish.

"He's been using this international break to practice the free-kick, and Austin [McPhee, set-piece coach] said he could score, and he did it really well," Alonso said when asked about Henderson.

As for Bournemouth, their wait for a first Premier League win of the season goes on as they remain around the relegation zone.

The Cherries have lost consecutive league games for the first time since December 2025 and are, overall, winless in their last eight outings in the competition (D5 L3).

"It's going to be difficult to get something from the game [after conceding early goals]," Rose told BBC Sport.

"It's too much. We knew that Chelsea were going to start well, and we didn't react to it in the right way. It was a really bad performance from us, and we need to react in the next games.

"The last games, we had good performances but struggled in places, but here, we struggled again and had some good situations. Three points out of six games; we need a reaction and a turnaround, and quite soon.

"We need to stay positive, and we have to face the reality, and that's very important."

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During the recent international break, Ronaldo made headlines by storming out of the Selecao's camp after Jorge Jesus failed to bring him off the bench during a 2-1 Nations League win in Norway.

Jesus subsequently said he would never allow any player to influence his tactical decisions, and Ronaldo issued a statement addressing his choice to turn his back on the team.

Ronaldo said he will continue to make himself available for selection by his country but accused Jesus of "breaking his word" regarding his involvement in the Norway game.

In his 1,700-word statement, Ronaldo also said his camp had prepared eight points for Jesus to read at a press conference, one of which read: "I made a mistake by putting someone of the stature of Pele or Maradona on to warm up and then not putting him in the game."

Jesus refused to read those points to the media, which Ronaldo said led directly to his decision to leave the camp. 

Now, despite Ronaldo saying he would like to play "one or more farewell matches", the future of the all-time leading scorer in men's internationals (with 146 goals in 234 caps) is in major doubt, with the Portuguese Football Federation opening disciplinary proceedings against him.

A statement from the FPF confirmed the initiation of "disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo, with the purpose of the investigation of any disciplinary relevance of the facts revealed on October 7. 

"The preventive suspension of the player was determined, and an urgent nature was attributed to the process."

 

 

 

 

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Ronaldo and Jesus had seemingly enjoyed a strong relationship prior to the row, with the 72-year-old leading Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title last season.

Ronaldo scored 29 goals in 33 appearances under Jesus at club level in 2025-26, averaging one every 99 minutes.

But in his only Portugal outing under Jesus, in a 1-0 win over Wales on September 24, Ronaldo had seven shots with an expected goals (xG) total of 1.03 without scoring – his most attempts without netting in any game since a World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in October 2025 (also seven).

Since the start of 2025, Portugal have won five of their six games (D1, 83.3% win rate) when Ronaldo has not appeared, compared to 10 of 17 with the forward (D4 L3, 59% win rate).

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Arsenal went into the international break on the back of a 3-0 loss at Brighton.

But the Premier League champions got back to winning ways at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes clinching a 2-1 victory.

Arsenal did not have it their own way, though. They were poor for the first hour, and fell behind to James Justin's strike, before Calafiori and Guimaraes struck in the space of eight minutes.

"Before the game we talked about two things," Arteta told TNT Sports.

"One, the challenge ahead because Leeds had not lost in the Premier League and it was going to be really tough. And [the] second one, to restore our identity and be ourselves again, regardless of the context of the match.

"We weren't pleased against Brighton and this was an opportunity to put that right. We certainly reacted in the manner we expected."

𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝟐-𝟏 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐓 Leeds were brilliant for the first hour and fully deserved to take the lead, but Arsenal produced a champions' performance when it mattered, and battled to a hard-earned win. https://t.co/T9gKMNsD0e

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) October 10, 2026

Arsenal had five shots in the 15 minutes following Leeds' opener, including their two goals to put them ahead.

They had only had five shots in the opening 55 minutes before Leeds scored.

Arsenal are the first team to win two games from behind in the Premier League this season, also coming back from 1-0 down to beat Chelsea 2-1 in their last fixture at home.

"After three weeks away, 16 players out on international duty, after the defeat against Brighton, there was still something in the tummy, something that we had to prove what we are made of. We had to prove it against a team that are difficult to beat," Arteta told BBC Sport.

"We overcome all the situations with unbelievable spirit, a lot of quality as well, and with the finishers coming in and helping us to win the game."

Both of Guimaraes’ Premier League goals for Arsenal, meanwhile, have been from outside the box, and come as a substitute. They have also been both been assisted by Declan Rice, and have put Arsenal in the lead. He is the first player to score twice from the bench this season.

"That only happens when the player on the bench understands the role of the day and is able and ready to impact the pitch like he has done. It's the best way to talk," Arteta said of the Brazilian.

Leeds, meanwhile, lost a Premier League game in which they opened the scoring in the second half for the first time since October 1992 (1-2 vs Queens Park Rangers).

"Gutted for my lads because they showed an excellent performance. I'm heartbroken that we didn't take anything away. But also proud because we played excellent in the first half," Daniel Farke told BBC Sport.

"I said at half-time, if we have more clarity and belief in our situations, then we can win this game. We went for it, even to score the second goal, we had the momentum on our side, but Arsenal are the reigning champions. One of the best teams, if not the best team in Europe – this means one of the best teams in the world.

"Even with little details they are able to capitalise. All credit goes to them, they found a way to turn this game."

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In a statement on Friday, TFG announced they were open to new investment into the club, despite only acquiring Everton from Farhad Moshiri back in December 2024. 

The group said their immediate priority had been to provide the stability, investment and support required to secure Everton's future, including completing the new stadium.

In addition, TFG added they would only consider proposals from interested parties they believed could build on the progress made since they took over on Merseyside. 

TFG's decision follows a transfer window that drew criticism from supporters, with Everton accepting a £40m bid from Nottingham Forest for Harrison Armstrong before pulling out of that deal, while also allowing Beto to join Fiorentina without signing a replacement. 

"Yeah, I was surprised, they'd only come in a year and a half ago," Moyes said at a press conference following the news. 

"Most owners come in for a lot longer than that. We were all expecting them to be here for 20 to 30 years, however long it may be.

"But maybe the way things worked out over the transfer window, I probably had seen through it a little bit before that. It's probably all there for Evertonians to see now.

"I truly believed that with new ownership who were in for it completely with us all, my ambition coming back was to get Everton back to the levels they'd been at in the past – challenging for Europe more often, being around it.

"And you could probably tell with how I've been a lot over the summer that that's the way it's been. It's been a difficult summer for us."

Club statement.

— Everton (@Everton) October 9, 2026

But Everton's attention will now turn to matters on the pitch this weekend, when they return to Premier League action at the MKM Stadium against newly-promoted Hull City. 

Sergej Jakirovic's side have made a strong start to life back in the top tier, sitting eighth after their first five matches and just one point and one place behind unbeaten Everton. 

Hull signed off for the international break off the back of their first league defeat of the season, going down 2-1 at St. James' Park against Newcastle United on September 19. 

And despite all of Everton's issues off the field, Jakirovic expects another tough test against a side he acknowledges have plenty of quality in all areas. 

"[They are] still unbeaten. It is very difficult to stay unbeaten. I think they're very pragmatic, they have high tactical discipline," Jakirovic noted. 

"Good players, international players of England. Also, [Jack] Grealish is there. Maybe he can be the difference at any time. They have experience at this level.

"I am expecting a difficult game on Sunday, but they also have pros and cons, so we will try to use these cons."

On Everton boss Moyes, Jakirovic added: "I call this type of coach an old fox. They know everything about football, they have a lot of experience."

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Hull City – Mohamed Belloumi

Belloumi has been involved in four goals (two goals, two assists) in the Premier League this season.

It is the joint-most by a Hull player in their first five matches in the competition, along with Mohamed Diame (four goals) and Dame N'Doye (three goals, one assist).

Back in @premierleague action. https://t.co/94VnM5zxGt

— Hull City (@HullCity) October 8, 2026

Everton – Thierno Barry

Only Erling Haaland (4.43) and Alexander Isak (3.54) have a higher expected goals tally than Everton's Barry (3.50) in the Premier League this season.

However, Barry's xG underperformance of -1.5 (2 goals) is the third-biggest of any player in the competition this season.

MATCH PREDICTION: EVERTON WIN

Of all sides Everton have faced more than twice in the Premier League, they average more goals-per-game against Hull than anyone else (2.2 – 22 goals in 10 games), scoring at least twice in eight of their 10 meetings in the competition.

However, since the start of 2021-22, Everton have won just two of their 15 Premier League away games against newly promoted opponents (D8 L5), beating Burnley 2-0 in 2023-24 and Ipswich 2-0 in 2024-25.

Everton do, however, remain unbeaten in their five Premier League games this season (W2 D3), and they could avoid defeat in their first six matches of a campaign in the competition for the third time, after 2006-07 (first seven) and 2013-14 (six).

Hull have won just two of their 10 Premier League games against Everton (D3 L5), although both were at home, winning 3-2 in November 2009 and 2-0 in January 2015.

The Tigers are the only team yet to concede at home in the Premier League this season. Hull could become only the third newly promoted side to keep a clean sheet in each of their first three home games of a Premier League campaign, after Swansea City in 2011-12 (first four) and Watford in 2015-16 (three).

OPTA WIN PROBABILITY

Hull City – 28.4%

Draw – 25.9%

Everton – 45.7%

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