# Everton vs Manchester City Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups and How to Watch — History Made at Hill Dickinson Stadium

URL: https://technosports.co.in/everton-vs-manchester-city-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-04-26  
Updated: 2026-04-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

It’s a Premier League Monday night under the floodlights — and this one comes with a slice of history. Everton’s brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium hosts Manchester City for the very first time, and the stakes couldn’t be much higher for both clubs.

Manchester City beat Everton 2-0 at the Etihad earlier this season, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals. Monday marks City’s first ever visit to Everton’s new ground [Manchester City FC](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/everton-away-premier-league-fixture-confirmation-63910211) — a stadium that has already become one of English football’s most impressive new venues.

#### Everton vs Manchester City Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Everton vs Manchester City |
| **Competition** | Premier League 2025/26 — GW35 |
| **Date** | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| **Kick-off** | 20:00 BST / 19:00 UTC / 12:30 AM IST (May 5) |
| **Venue** | Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool |
| **Everton Standing** | 46 pts (13-7-11) |
| **Man City Standing** | 61 pts (18-7-5) |

#### Team News & Injuries

Everton head into this match without Beto, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Jack Grealish through injury. Manchester City are missing Rodri, Rúben Dias, and Joško Gvardiol — three key players who would normally anchor their defence and midfield.

![Everton vs Manchester City](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mananc.jpg)

**Predicted Everton XI (4-3-3):** Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Patterson; Gueye, Garner, Doucouré; Ndiaye, Broja, Harrison

**Predicted Man City XI (4-2-3-1):** Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Laporte, O’Reilly; Kovačić, Gündoğan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland

#### The Big Picture

Manchester City go into this match with 61 points, having scored 60 goals in 30 games this season — a strong platform for European qualification. Everton sit on 46 points [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/740941/manchester-city-everton), comfortably mid-table but still playing for pride in their new home.

In the all-time H2H record, Manchester City hold a dominant advantage with 21 wins to Everton’s 6, and 7 draws between the sides. [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/manchester-city-vs-everton/2fauom) City have the pedigree, but Everton at home in a new fortress is always a different proposition.

#### Our Prediction

City’s depth and Haaland’s presence make them favourites even without Rodri and Dias. Everton will be feisty at home but may lack the cutting edge to trouble City at their best. **Prediction: Everton 1–2 Manchester City.**

#### How to Watch

The match is live on **Sky Sports** in the UK, and on **USA 4K** in the United States. [Manchester City FC](https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/everton-away-premier-league-fixture-confirmation-63910211)[FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/manchester-city-vs-everton/2fauom) Full broadcast details available on the [official Premier League website](https://www.premierleague.com/en/watch-live).

For more Premier League previews and football updates, visit [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in) and our [Football section](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/).

Learn more about [Hill Dickinson Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_Dickinson_Stadium) — Everton’s spectacular new home — on Wikipedia.

#### FAQs

### **Q: What time does Everton vs Manchester City kick off on May 4, 2026?**

The match kicks off at 20:00 BST / 19:00 UTC on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool — that’s 12:30 AM IST on May 5.

### **Q: Which key players are missing for Manchester City against Everton?**

  
City travel to Liverpool without Rodri (injury), Rúben Dias (injury), and Joško Gvardiol (injury) — three of their most important defensive and midfield players.