Everton achieved a remarkable and historic 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, despite playing almost the entire match with ten men following a dramatic early red card. The controversial dismissal of Idrissa Gueye, who struck teammate Michael Keane just 13 minutes into the match, set the stage for one of the most extraordinary results in Premier League history.
Gueye’s incident required intervention from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who restrained the midfielder after a heated altercation sparked by a verbal exchange with Keane. The red card, issued by referee Tony Harrington, left Everton reeling early on, compounded by an injury to skipper Seamus Coleman in just the 10th minute, his first league start of the season.
“It was quite incredible,” said observers of the match. “Gueye striking a teammate is reminiscent of classic bust-ups like Lee Bowyer and Kieran Dyer’s infamous fight at Newcastle.”
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s Stunning Strike Secures Victory
Despite being a man down, Everton stunned the home side when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall curled a beautiful effort from the edge of the area past United goalkeeper Senne Lammens, putting the visitors ahead.
Manchester United, chasing a chance to move into Champions League places, dominated possession but struggled to break down a resilient Everton side. Former United manager David Moyes celebrated a rare Premier League victory at Old Trafford as an opposition coach, with Everton making history as the first team to win away at Old Trafford while reduced to ten men.
Manchester United’s Struggles Continue
For United manager Ruben Amorim, the loss highlighted the ongoing inconsistencies in his team’s performances. Their five-match unbeaten run came to an end, and sustained boos greeted the final whistle.
The Red Devils’ attacking players, including Joshua Zirkzee, Patrick Dorgu, and Leny Yoro, struggled to maintain possession and create meaningful chances. While Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes tested Pickford, and substitute Mason Mount came close with a curling effort, United could not find a breakthrough.
“On the one-year anniversary of Amorim’s first game in charge, this result underlines that consistency remains an issue,” analysts noted.
Everton’s Defensive Heroics
Despite Gueye’s red card, Everton’s defensive performance was outstanding. Michael Keane and James Tarkowski marshalled the backline with composure, while Pickford produced key saves to preserve the lead. Midfield workhorses like James Garner showcased relentless energy, embodying Everton’s collective determination.
Dewsbury-Hall’s goal was a match-winner, yet Everton’s team ethic and discipline, despite early chaos, earned applause from fans and recognition across the Premier League.
“The applause from away fans was fully deserved,” said pundits. “It was an ‘I was there’ night, combining drama, resilience, and historic achievement.”
What’s Next
Everton now turn their attention to hosting Newcastle on Saturday, 29 November (17:30 GMT), while Manchester United travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday, 30 November (12:00 GMT).
Player of the Match: Jordan Pickford (Everton) – 8.65 average rating
Other key performers included:
- Senne Lammens (Manchester United) – 4.39
- Bryan Mbeumo – 4.31
- Matthijs de Ligt – 3.92
- Mason Mount – 3.71
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