Everton walked into Old Trafford as underdogs and walked out with one of the most dramatic wins of their Premier League season. In a match that had everything from a bizarre red card to a wondergoal and furious home supporters, David Moyes and his ten men left Manchester United stunned with a gritty 1-0 victory.
A Moment Of Madness That Nobody Saw Coming
Football fans have seen strange things at Old Trafford over the years, but few were prepared for what unfolded in the 13th minute.
Idrissa Gueye, usually one of Everton’s calmest heads, lost his temper in an argument with teammate Michael Keane and slapped him in the face. Referee Tony Harrington had no hesitation pulling out the red card, later backed by VAR, making Gueye the first Premier League player since 2008 to be sent off for fighting with a teammate.
Ten Men, One Incredible Goal
Down a man and with Old Trafford roaring for blood, Everton could easily have folded, especially after losing captain Seamus Coleman early in the match. Instead, they regrouped and leaned into the kind of hard-edged identity Moyes has been trying to rebuild.
The breakthrough came in the 29th minute through a moment of pure brilliance.
Kiernan Dewsbury Hall collected the ball deep in United territory, danced past Bruno Fernandes and teenager Leny Yoro, then curled a sensational shot into the top corner. Pickford pumped his fist on the opposite side of the pitch. United fans groaned. Everton’s away section exploded.
United’s Growing Problems On Full Display
United dominated possession, took 25 shots and threw everything at Everton in the second half. But for all the ball they saw, there was no sharpness, no spark. Injuries to Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha didn’t help, and neither did a surprisingly flat performance from a side that had previously won four straight at home.
Jordan Pickford produced his trademark heroics, including a thunderous save to deny Joshua Zirkzee late in the match. When the final whistle blew, boos poured down from the stands.
This was supposed to be a celebratory night for manager Ruben Amorim, marking a year in charge. Instead, he cut a frustrated figure.
“We lacked intensity from the first minute,” he admitted, adding that United simply didn’t match the urgency required. “We cannot win games in this way.”
Moyes Finally Gets His Old Trafford Moment
For David Moyes, the night carried extra weight. Across seventeen attempts as an opposition manager, he had never won at Old Trafford. On his eighteenth try, with ten men, he finally broke the curse.
“I’m incredibly proud,” he said afterward. “We’ve come close a lot of times, but to do it with ten players was probably the hardest way to cross the line.”
A Win That Feels Bigger Than Three Points
For Everton, this was more than just a victory. It was a reminder that grit still counts in modern football, that a team can rally from chaos, and that sometimes the most unlikely nights become the most memorable.
For United, it was another bruising chapter in a season already full of questions. With tough fixtures ahead and growing pressure from supporters, Amorim will know this loss will sting for a while.
But for everyone watching, one thing is certain: nobody will forget the night Everton beat United after a slap, a stunner and one of the wildest Old Trafford storylines in recent memory.
Source: SABC Sport
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