Match overview
Manchester United hosted Everton in the twelfth round of the Premier League at Old Trafford. Everton secured the win in the 29th minute when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck from the edge of the box, after United were reduced to ten men in the 13th minute due to Idrissa Gueye's direct red following a clash with teammate Michael Keane.
The only goal arrived from close to the penalty arc, and United pressed for an equaliser but were unable to find a breakthrough. A Fernandes shot from outside the area narrowly missed the target, keeping Everton ahead at the break.
In the second half, United pushed more to level, but Everton defended resolutely and held on for a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
Lineups saw Amorim at the helm for United, while Moyes fielded a resilient Toffees side. The first half featured a reshaped tempo after Gueye's dismissal, which set the tone for the rest of the match.
Key moments and statistics
Gueye's red card in the 13th minute forced United to chase the game with ten men. Despite numerical disadvantage, United created moments but could not breach the Everton backline.
Statistically, Skokka notes United have failed to win in their last ten league games when trailing at half-time, suffering eight defeats and two draws. Everton, meanwhile, have not been beaten in 20 Premier League games when scoring first, with 13 wins and seven draws in those scenarios. Dewsbury-Hall’s goal marked his first right-foot finish in the Premier League, adding to four left-foot goals in his career.
By the end, Everton saw out the result to claim an away win in a dramatic, hard-fought encounter.
Conclusion: Everton won away from home in a dramatic manner, extending United’s struggles at Old Trafford.
Punchline 1: If humor were a sniper, this match delivered a perfect headshot on United’s hopes.
Punchline 2: Ten men, one goal, and a stadium full of silence—tonight the joke was on the home side.
