November 25, (THEWILL) — Everton claimed a memorable 1-0 victory at Old Trafford on Monday despite playing with 10 men for over 75 minutes. Senegal midfielder, Idrissa Gueye, received a red card in the 13th minute after slapping teammate, Michael Keane, during an angry exchange between the pair. Referee Tony Harrington dismissed Gueye, making him the first English Premier League player sent off for fighting with a teammate since 2008.
The hosts failed to exploit their numerical advantage, and Everton took the lead in the 29th minute through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The midfielder collected possession and drove forward, beating Bruno Fernandes and Leny Yoro before curling the ball into the top corner. Manchester United dominated possession but created few clear chances, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford making important saves to deny Fernandes and Joshua Zirkzee.
Manager Ruben Amorim introduced Mason Mount at half-time and later brought on Kobbie Mainoo and Diogo Dalot in an attempt to find an equaliser. United huffed and puffed throughout the second period but proved toothless against David Moyes’ well-organised side. The home team came into the match on the back of a five-game unbeaten run but could not break down the visitors.
Everton had already lost captain Seamus Coleman to injury in the 10th minute before the extraordinary incident involving Gueye and Keane unfolded. The Premier League Match Centre confirmed on social media platform X that VAR had checked and upheld the red card decision for violent conduct. The dismissal left the visitors facing a difficult afternoon.
Yet the 10 men held firm to claim three vital points. Pickford denied a powerful header from Zirkzee with just over 10 minutes remaining, and Everton defended resolutely until the final whistle. The result marked a disappointing first anniversary for Amorim, who took charge of his maiden United match exactly one year earlier.
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