Everton survived and thrived after a bizarre red card at Old Trafford, beating Manchester United 1-0 on Monday.
Idrissa Gana Gueye was sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane in the 13th minute, but Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall gave the visitors a lead they would not relinquish and three big points.
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Toffees keeper Jordan Pickford was exceptional in the win, which saw Man United hold 70% of the ball and unleash a shots advantage of 25-3.
United’s unbeaten streak ends at five games as the Red Devils badly missed injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha.
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And here’s your trivia bit for the ages: David Moyes has now won for the first time in the Premier League as an away manager at Old Trafford, improving his record versus Man United to 8-8-25.
A very Moyesian victory
Look — there’s nothing typical about a player slapping his teammate in the face, which in its own way does kinda fit into David Moyes’ vibe and he played into it. Yet this game was very Moyesian. The longtime Premier League boss collected his first away Premier League win at Old Trafford and goodness did his players fight for it. They knew the drill! Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall took his chance like a man who knew his team might not get another opportunity to score at Old Trafford, Jordan Pickford was spectacular between the sticks, and everyone else on the field all the way up to Thierno Barry up top ran their socks off. You could see if when Dwight McNeil and Carlos Alcaraz rubbed into the game with just a few minutes to go and flew toward the ball — Everton’s players know what their boss wants them to do, and they push themselves to do just that.
What’s next?
Everton host Newcastle United at 12:30pm ET Saturday, while Man United go to Crystal Palace at 7am Sunday.
Manchester United vs Everton final score: 0-1
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 29'
Red card: Idrissa Gana Gueye 13'
Manchester United vs Everton live updates — by Nick Mendola
Pickford denies Zirkzee again
Zirkzee’s headers have been United’s best attacking method, and Pickford’s again called upon to slap one away from goal!
Everton subs
Time for some clock-running.
Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall take their time leaving the pitch and Dwight McNeil and Charly Alcaraz come into the game with under three minutes left in the 90.
Pickford your MOTM at the moment
Joshua Zirkzee’s fine header is on its way to the bottom corner but Pickford is quick to get low and slap it away from goal.
Lots of slapping today.
Bruno butchers a chance
Mount does so well to take down a long ball from Matthijs De Ligt near the end line, then lays off for Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese stabs at the ball with the outside of his preferred foot rather than pass into the goal with his other peg, and sends it way over the frame from close range.
More heat from United
Mbeumo forces a diving parry from Pickford and Mason Mount’s bid at the rebound drifts wide of the far post.
Still 1-0 Everton in the 63rd minute.
More subs
Patrick Dorgu and Casemiro exit in favor of Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo.
This is where the injuries to Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko really sting a team — the only attacker on the bench is Shea Lacey, who is on his first Premier League team sheet.
Man United sub
Mason Mount enters the game for Noussair Mazraoui as United look to solve the compact (sticky?) Toffees.
Halftime — Man United 0-1 Everton
What a bizarre half.
Manchester United pushing for equalizer
The Red Devils are seeking their first goal and using the man advantage well enough.
Bruno Fernandes forces a terrific airborne save from Jordan Pickford as we hit stoppage time, of which there will be four minutes.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall goal — Man United 0-1 Everton
Yet it’s the 10-man Toffees who take the lead!
Ex-Man United man James Garner spots Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who has time to turn and go toward the United goal.
Leny Yoro gets a piece of the ball but Dewsbury-Hall takes it right back, firing an arrow past Senne Lammens!
Idrissa Gana Gueye red card for hitting teammate!
Idrissa Gana Gueye has lost it.
He’s yelling at teammate Michael Keane, who has taken offense to the criticism. They two bump, and then Gueye slaps Keane in the jaw.
Gana Gueye is now either being held back from reaching Keane or the referee by Iliman Ndiaye and Jordan Pickford!
Everton forced into early sub
Seamus Coleman tries to play through an early ailment but makes it less than 10 minutes in this one, replaced by Jake O’Brien.
Man United teen Shea Lacey in focus
There’s a new teenager on Man United’s bench, as Shea Lacey makes his first appearance in a matchday squad.
The England U-20 forward has three goals and two assists between the PL2 and EFL Trophy competitions this season.
Amorim speaks on Cunha injury, Zirkzee expectations
The Manchester United boss says he’s hopeful this is a short-term absence following an incident in training late last week, and that he believes Zirkzee has many of the same attributes as the Brazilian.
Manchester United lineup
Lammens, Dorgu, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo, Zirkzee
Everton lineup
Pickford, Coleman, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Gana Gueye, Garner, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry
Manchester United vs Everton preview
Ruben Amorim’s United appear to have turned the corner in a big way in recent weeks with three wins in a row followed up by two draws on the road, including a spirited draw at Spurs before the break. United’s players look much more comfortable in their 3-4-2-1 system and the attacking trio of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are causing opponents all kinds of problems. One problem? Cunha may not be available.
Everton have been very solid under David Moyes this season, as they sit just three points behind Man United in the table after securing a comfortable home win against Fulham before the break. Everton have only won once away from home so far this season and Moyes needs plenty more production from his forwards as Beto and Barry continue to struggle.
Manchester United team news, focus
Benjamin Sesko is definitely out but Amorim has confirmed it’s not a major issue and the Slovenian striker will be back in a “few weeks” after pulling up late on in the dramatic draw at Spurs. Harry Maguire is also out after being injured against Spurs, so Lenny Yoro is set to come in at center back. Kobbie Mainoo should be fit to be on the bench, while Lisandro Martinez is close to his long-awaited return from injury. What will United do if otherwise likely starter Cunha can’t start above the duo of Mbeumo and Amad to cause chaos with their interchanging and direct running?
Everton team news, focus
Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Patterson remain out for Everton as Moyes has a very settled lineup. The attacking trio of Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye have been exceptional, but Moyes has been rotating Beto and Thierno Barry up top this season but they have just one goal between them. That needs to change if Everton are going to be serious contenders for European qualification.
Manchester United vs Everton prediction
This is going to be tight and tense but United are much more confident now, and Cunha and Mbeumo will cause Everton too many problems. Manchester United 2-1 Everton.
How to watch Manchester United vs Everton live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 3pm ET Monday (November 24)
Venue: Old Trafford — Manchester
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com
