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Man United’s 77% unbeaten record at new Premier League stadiums hands Everton Hill Dickinson challenge

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Everton must be aware that Manchester United hold an excellent 77% unbeaten record when visiting new Premier League stadia for the first time, with a trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on the horizon.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium was supposed to be a fresh start for the Toffees, but recent form has left fans feeling far from content in their new home.

David Moyes has not seen his side win on home soil since Everton beat Nottingham Forest at the start of December.

Boasting just a 30% win record in their opening Premier League games at the Hill Dickinson Stadium will leave fans with a feeling of dread ahead of Monday night’s clash.

Everton News columnist Alan Myers believes away sides feel very comfortable at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with a less intimidating atmosphere to that of Goodison Park.

What is going so wrong at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for Everton? 😳

It is now less than one win in every three following the loss against Bournemouth… 😤

A general exterior view of Hill Dickinson Stadium ahead of the Premier League match between Everton and Bournemouth.
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Fans are yet to see a major scalp at their new stadium, but Manchester United will not roll over easily given their excellent record playing at newly-built Premier League stadia.

Everton v West Ham United - Premier League
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Manchester United’s impressive record at newly-built stadia

A daunting trend can be seen in Man United’s record at new stadia ahead of their trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.

Moyes is looking into why Everton have struggled at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Everton need answers quickly if they want to qualify for Europe this season.

Let’s hear your score predictions for Everton’s game with Manchester United!

Can the Toffees finally halt their winless run at the Hill Dickinson Stadium? 🙏

A custom image showing Everton's recent results against Manchester United.
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Michael Carrick’s side are showing much-improved form of late, but their 77% unbeaten record from nine visits to newly-built Premier League stadia is even more intimidating.

DateNew StadiumOpponentResultScore
May 1996Riverside StadiumMiddlesbroughWin0-3
Sept 1997Pride ParkDerby CountyDraw2-2
April 1998Stadium of LightSunderlandWin1-2
Jan 2002St Mary’s StadiumSouthamptonWin1-3
Mar 2004Etihad StadiumManchester CityLoss4-1
Jan 2007Emirates StadiumArsenalLoss2-1
Jan 2017London StadiumWest HamWin0-2
June 2020Tottenham Hotspur StadiumTottenhamDraw1-1
Jan 2022Gtech Community StadiumBrentfordWin1-3
Feb 2026Hill Dickinson StadiumEverton??????

Everton are heading into this game having won just four of their opening 13 games in the Premier League at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Some of the sides typically pushing for Europe, such as Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Arsenal, have all secured three points on the Liverpool docks.

Ian Wright believes Everton are not used to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but time and opportunities are now passing them by as they hold a great opportunity to land European qualification.