Everton's unbeaten home record put to the test by Carrick's in-form United

Everton had not conceded a single goal at Hill Dickinson Stadium all season when Manchester United arrived on 6 September. United came fresh from a 5-2 win over Ipswich — their first big win under manager Michael Carrick — with Carrick naming an unchanged side. The collision of a home fortress and a firing attack gave this 2pm kick-off real edge.