Manchester United Player Evaluations Against Everton: Red Devils Struggle Despite Early Dismissal
Manchester United Faces Historic Defeat Against Everton
Overview of the Match
Manchester United’s 1-0 loss to Everton on Monday marked a significant moment in Premier League history. This defeat was particularly noteworthy as it was the first instance in which United lost at Old Trafford to a team with a reduced number of players. Additionally, the match saw David Moyes, former manager of Manchester United, achieving his first win at Old Trafford in 18 attempts.
The Red Devils had a chance to climb into the top four but failed to capitalize on their opportunities, displaying a lack of attacking proficiency. Despite Everton’s Idrissa Gana Gueye receiving a red card for a clash with teammate Michael Keane, United managed only six shots on goal throughout the match.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s curled strike just after the red card proved to be the decisive goal, capping off a second half where United dominated possession yet squandered numerous chances, ultimately costing them vital points.
Next Steps for Manchester United
For Manchester United, this defeat comes after an unbeaten streak of five games. Their next challenge lies in a tough away match against Crystal Palace under manager Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park.
Player Ratings: Manchester United vs. Everton (Formation: 3-4-2-1)
Ratings provided by FotMob
GK: Senne Lammens — 6.1: Despite being a key player for most of the match, he will likely regret conceding the goal.
CB: Leny Yoro — 7.5: He was responsible for the only goal of the match.
CB: Matthijs de Ligt — 7.1: Successfully contained attackers like Thierno Barry but missed a late chance to score.
CB: Luke Shaw — 7.3: Struggled to impact various phases of the game.
RWB: Noussair Mazraoui — 6.2: Substituted in the second half and had minimal influence on the attack.
CM: Casemiro — 6.4: Had difficulty tracking Dewsbury-Hall.
CM: Bruno Fernandes — 7.7: The captain was increasingly frustrated with missed opportunities yet managed the most passes of any player.
LWB: Patrick Dorgu — 6.4: Substituted after failing to contribute significantly in attack.
RF: Bryan Mbeumo — 6.6: Predictable in possession and lacked efficacy in key moments.
LF: Amad Diallo — 7.5: Created the most scoring opportunities but was hindered by a change in position after Mount’s entry.
ST: Joshua Zirkzee — 6.9: Missed two crucial chances in the closing moments.
Substitutes
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mason Mount (46′ for Mazraoui) | 6.2 |
| Diogo Dalot (58′ for Dorgu) | 7.0 |
| Kobbie Mainoo (58′ for Casemiro) | 6.2 |
Unused Subs: Altay Bayındır (GK), Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Manuel Ugarte, Shea Lacey
Everton Player Ratings (Formation: 4-2-3-1)
Starting XI: Jordan Pickford; Seamus Coleman, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitaliy Mykolenko; James Garner, Idrissa Gana Gueye; Iliman Ndiaye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Jack Grealish; Thierno Barry.
Substitutes Used: Jake O’Brien, Tim Iroegbunam, Beto, Carlos Alcaraz, Dwight McNeil.
Player of the Match
- Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Manchester United Player of the Match
- Bruno Fernandes
Match Summary: How It Unfolded at Old Trafford
The match commenced with Manchester United resuming their Premier League journey against Everton, a team led by their former coach David Moyes.
With Matheus Cunha injured, Joshua Zirkzee took charge of the attack, and both teams struggled to create clear opportunities in the initial minutes.
In a surprising turn, tensions escalated just before the 15-minute mark, leading to a bizarre red card for Gana Gueye, who hit teammate Michael Keane during an argument. This dismissal temporarily lifted United’s spirits.
However, even with a one-man advantage, United found it challenging to assert themselves. Everton displayed resilience in counterattacks, and they opened the scoring in the 29th minute when Dewsbury-Hall found the net with a curling shot.
Bruno Fernandes’ powerful attempt late in the first half was skillfully saved by Pickford, leaving United trailing at halftime.
Amorim opted for a significant tactical shift by introducing Mason Mount in the second half, but Everton remained composed despite their numerical disadvantage.
United’s momentum diminished as they struggled to challenge Pickford effectively through a series of half-hearted attempts, relying heavily on their possession without producing results.
In the end, despite dominating the shot count, United’s lack of precision led to a disappointing outcome.
Half-Time Statistics: Manchester United vs. Everton
| Statistic | Man Utd | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.46 | 0.23 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| Big Chances | 1 | 0 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 72% |
| Fouls | 6 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 0 |
Full-Time Statistics: Manchester United vs. Everton
| Statistic | Man Utd | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.66 | 0.23 |
| Total Shots | 25 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Big Chances | 4 | 0 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 68% |
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |