Everton v Man United

With Everton accumulating 0.34 expected goals (xG) to United's 0.32, it's fair to say that attacking invention has been missing at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Carrick's side are still the favourites, winning in 44.5% of simulations by Opta's live win predictor, but it's all to play for heading into the second half. Could Carrick soon be tempted to introduce Sesko up top?

Everton and Manchester United head into half-time goalless after a hard-fought first half that sorely lacked in attacking quality. Fernandes rattled the crossbar early on with an inventive volley, while Cunha blazed over a presentable chance. Down the other end, Barry headed over a glorious opportunity before Branthwaite fizzed at Lammens on the stroke of the interval.

HALF-TIME: EVERTON 0-0 MANCHESTER UNITED

Garner plays a lovely pass with the outside of his boot but Maguire slides across on the cover, nipping in front of the marauding Barry. That should almost be half-time at the Hill Dickinson.

SAVE! George twice has the beating of Dalot before Maguire clears Dewsbury-Hall's deflected cross from the left wing. Mykolenko then launches a long throw towards the near post, but Lammens eventually saves after Branthwaite fizzes a shot through a crowd of players.

Owing to Maguire's earlier head injury, there'll be three additional minutes to end this first half as Rohl prepares for a long throw-in.