Everton supporters decked out the lower half of the south stand in flags ahead of the game with Leeds United last month. Against Manchester United, the 1878s group is planning a display for the entire stand. Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images

More than 400 banners will greet Everton’s players when they emerge onto the pitch against Manchester United in the biggest south stand flag display held at the club’s new stadium. Supporter organisation the 1878s will have the huge stand decked out to create another stunning pre-match scene inside Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The latest display will follow the incredible stadium-height tifo that was unfurled in the build-up to the Arsenal game and the recent flag greeting held in the lower half of the south stand ahead of the draw with Leeds United. Everton will be under the lights once more on Monday and preparations to create an incredible atmosphere are well advanced.

The 1878s and their army of volunteers will be laying out the flags over the weekend ready for the visit of the Red Devils. Supporters in the south stand are asked to wave any flags they find on their...