Ten-Man Toffees Defy the Odds After Bizarre Red Card Incident
In a match filled with drama and sheer determination, ten-man Everton secured a rare and memorable 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The match’s defining moment was a moment of individual brilliance from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, whose superb solo effort sealed a win against all odds.
The visitors’ night nearly unraveled in bizarre fashion just 13 minutes in. Midfielder Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card after accidentally striking his own teammate, Michael Keane, in the face during a frantic attempt to clear the ball.
Rather than capitulate, Everton rallied. Defying their numerical disadvantage, they took the lead before the half-hour mark. Dewsbury-Hall collected the ball, drove forward, and unleashed a lovely strike to give the resilient Blues a shock lead.
Manchester United, despite dominating possession, struggled to break down a resolute Everton defense. A late push saw Bruno Fernandes fire over the bar, while Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a superb save to deny Joshua Zirkzee and preserve the clean sheet.
The result is a landmark one for Everton, marking only their second league win at Old Trafford in 33 attempts. The three points lift them to 11th in the table, leapfrogging rivals Liverpool on goal difference. For Manchester United, the defeat halts a five-match unbeaten run and sees them sit 10th, above Everton only on goals scored.
The performance earned high praise from pundits. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville told Sky Sports, “Absolutely [deserved for Everton]. What a night for those Everton players, every single one of them, to a man. Outstanding from start to finish… and what a night for those Everton fans. They’ve been to Old Trafford many, many times and not won.”
Everton now prepare to host Newcastle United on Saturday, while Manchester United will look to rebound with a visit to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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