April 08,(THEWILL) – Manchester United kept their top-four hopes alive with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday, although at the cost of an injury to Marcus Rashford.
The hosts dominated the first half but were kept at bay by a series of saves from Jordan Pickford before Scott McTominay broke the deadlock. Everton offered more resistance in the second half but a goal from substitute, Anthony Martial, sealed the win for United, consigning the visitors to their first defeat in five matches.
Despite some missed chances, United were good value for their victory, with Pickford keeping the scoreline respectable with a string of impressive saves. However, an injury to Rashford late in the game will be a major worry for United, who will hope to have the England forward back in action soon.
The victory moved United into third place in the English Premier League, ahead of Newcastle United, who were due to play later in the day. The only pale side of the win was that late groin injury that Rashford sustained, which will be a cause for concern for manager Erik ten Hag.
With just a few weeks of the season remaining, United will be hoping to secure a top-four finish and a place in next season’s Champions League. Their next match is a Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla on Thursday, while Everton will take on Fulham in the EPL on Saturday.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
