Everton pulled off a remarkable 1–0 victory at Old Trafford on Monday night, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall curling home the winner shortly after Idrissa Gueye had been sent off for striking teammate Michael Keane in a bizarre early incident. The red card, shown in the 13th minute, left Everton with a daunting task, but David Moyes’ side responded brilliantly and took the lead 16 minutes later when Dewsbury-Hall whipped in a precise finish from the edge of the box, his effort brushing Senne Lammens’ fingertips on its way in.
Jordan Pickford was central to Everton’s resilience, stepping in as a calming figure during the altercation between Gueye and Keane, then turning match-winner with several crucial saves. He tipped Bruno Fernandes’ effort over the bar just before half-time and denied Joshua Zirkzee twice late on, first from a Luke Shaw cross and again from a Matthijs de Ligt delivery. Manchester United dominated possession and finished with a much higher expected goals tally, but they could not find a way past a disciplined and determined Everton defence.
The win ends United’s five-match unbeaten run and their four-game winning streak at home, while lifting Everton above Liverpool into 11th place. It also marks the Toffees’ first victory at Old Trafford in almost 12 years and the first time David Moyes has won there as an opposing manager. United, now three games without a win, will look to recover before facing Crystal Palace, while Everton prepare to host Newcastle with renewed confidence after their resilient display.
