Hello and welcome to live commentary of today's first Premier League game, Everton v Manchester United. Team news to follow.

Everton 2-0 Manchester United. McCarthy's early goal gave Everton a great platform to manage this game. They've pressed and harried United so their opponents have struggled to make the most of their greater possession.

One minute of added time.

Lukaku flicks it on to Lennon down the left wing, who plays it back to Barkley in a good position. His shot is too hard though.

Falcao is warming up for United. Will we see United's luxury bench-warmer after the break?

Blind clears the corner.

Indecision between McNair and De Gea gifts Everton a corner. The defender not happy with his star keeper's lack of communication.

Lukaku's presence up front has been very important today for Everton. His strength and hold-up play make him a valuable outlet.

United have had the greater possession but it's Everton who've made their's count. Their 2-0 lead is well-deserved.

GOAL! STONES MAKES IT TWO! Everton 2-0 Manchester United. It's third time lucky with the corner as Stones rises in the box to head home from Baines' ball. That's his first Everton goal.

Another Everton corner! The Toffees are probing well here from set pieces.

Everton corner is headed out by Felliani.

Lennon plays it wide to Coleman who beats his man and crosses towards Lukaku. Smalling gets back across just in time to intercept.

Shaw intervenes to stop Lennon on the counter.

Rooney chests it down for Young just outside the box but he hits his shot over.

Lukaku curls a shot goalward but De Gea has it covered.

Felliani fouls McCarthy and danger is averted.

Mata picks out Young on the left who crosses towards Rooney. The England striker leaps with Barry and it's a corner for United.

Here's McCarthy's celebration after his excellent goal.

More good work from Rooney to find Herrara inside the box but he takes one too many touches and Everton are able to clear.

Mata takes the freekick but Smalling's header is straight at Howard.

Baines upends Felliani and United have a freekick.