Everton vs Man United Player Ratings and Sub Impact
Everton and Manchester United faced off in a pre‑season friendly at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, a match that drew a modest crowd of 5,000. The game, part of each club’s preparation for the upcoming season, saw a mix of first‑team regulars and youth prospects take to the pitch. Everton’s lineup featured new signing Jadon Sancho, midfielder James Rodriguez, and centre‑back Ben Godfrey, while United fielded a squad heavy with academy talent, including midfielder Mason Greenwood and striker Marcus Rashford.
Player ratings, compiled by the match officials, placed Sancho at 7.8, the highest for the visitors, followed by Rodriguez at 7.1 and Godfrey at 6.9. On the United side, Rashford earned a 7.5, Greenwood a 7.0, and defender Harry Maguire a 6.8. Goalkeepers were rated 7.2 for Everton’s Jordan Pickford and 7.0 for United’s Dean Henderson. The ratings reflect the overall performance of each player, with the top performers noted for their impact on the game’s flow and defensive solidity.
The friendly concluded with a 2‑1 victory for Manchester United, a result that gave the squad confidence ahead of the competitive fixtures. The ratings suggest that both teams have promising talent ready for the season, with United’s young core showing particular promise in midfield and attack, while Everton’s new signings have begun to integrate into the squad’s dynamics. The match at Hill Dickinson Stadium therefore served as a useful benchmark for both clubs as they fine‑tune their line‑ups for the challenges ahead.