Verdict: Manchester United win
Best odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: ZetBet
Manchester United will look to wrap up the 2025 Premier League Summer Series in perfect fashion when they face Everton in Atlanta on Sunday. Erik ten Hag’s side have secured two wins from two â€" beating Bournemouth and West Ham â€" and are in pole position to lift the mini-tournament trophy with a 100% record.
In contrast, Everton sit bottom of the four-team table after back-to-back defeats, leaving Sean Dyche̢۪s men playing only for pride. With United in confident form and a title on the line, they will be strong favourites to finish their U.S. tour on a high.
Manchester United
Manchester United have found their rhythm in the United States after a slow start to pre-season, opening their Premier League Summer Series campaign with a 2-1 win over West Ham before cruising to a 4-1 victory against Bournemouth.
That puts them three points clear at the top of the group, with their superior goal difference meaning even a narrow defeat to Everton would likely be enough to see them crowned tournament winners.
Following a dull 0-0 draw with Leeds in Sweden, Ruben Amorim̢۪s side have looked much sharper, and this fixture in Atlanta will be their penultimate friendly before hosting Fiorentina at Old Trafford on August 9.
The real business begins a week later with a Premier League opener away to Arsenal, and Amorim will be desperate to build momentum after a poor 2024/25 campaign.
Team News
New arrival Bryan Mbeumo could finally make his debut off the bench after missing the first two games, while Matheus Cunha is set to return to the starting lineup alongside Amad Diallo behind Rasmus Hojlund. Joshua Zirkzee may also feature for the first time this summer, having overcome a minor injury.
Harry Maguire is fit despite a knock against Bournemouth, and further changes are expected, with Altay Bayindir, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte all in line for starts. However, Lisandro Martinez and Andre Onana remain sidelined.
With continued interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, United’s transfer business is still active, but all eyes will be on finishing the tournament with a flourish before focus turns to the competitive season.
Everton
Everton̢۪s pre-season campaign has yet to generate momentum, with the Toffees winless across four matches so far. They began with a 1-1 draw against Accrington Stanley and a 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers, before being beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth and 2-1 by West Ham in their first two Premier League Summer Series outings.
While friendly results often come with caveats, a fourth straight loss on Sunday would do little to lift the mood at Goodison Park, especially with just one more warm-up game â€" against Roma on August 9 â€" remaining before the Premier League kicks off.
David Moyes’ side will open the 2025/26 league campaign away to Leeds United on August 18, followed by tricky early fixtures against Brighton and Wolves, so improving sharpness and confidence is now a priority.
Everton have added four players to the squad this summer: Thierno Barry, Carlos Alcaraz, Adam Aznou and goalkeeper Mark Travers. A £27m bid for Southampton starlet Tyler Dibling has reportedly been rejected, but the Toffees remain in pursuit.
Team News
Key defender Jarrad Branthwaite has missed the U.S. tour through injury, forcing Moyes to reshuffle his back line. However, first-choice names such as Jordan Pickford, James Tarkowski, Idrissa Gueye, James Garner and Michael Keane are expected to feature, with Garner and Keane both facing former club Manchester United.
After coming off the bench last time out, striker Thierno Barry is in line to start, as Everton look to avoid ending their U.S. tour empty-handed.
Conclusion
Manchester United produced an impressive display against Bournemouth and appear to be building strong momentum in pre-season.
With plenty of encouraging signs across their U.S. tour â€" particularly in attack â€" the Red Devils look well-placed to secure another victory here.
Verdict: Manchester United win
Best odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: ZetBet