On November 24, 2025, Everton secured a remarkable 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League, despite playing with 10 men for most of the match.
The game, which kicked off at 3:00 PM GMT, saw Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall score the decisive goal with a stunning curling shot from the edge of the box in the 29th minute.
Manchester United dominated possession (70%) and had 25 shots, including 6 on target, but were unable to break down Everton’s resolute defense, led by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who made six crucial saves.
13th minute: Red card for Idrissa Gueye – In a bizarre incident, Everton midfielder Gueye was shown a straight red card for slapping his teammate Michael Keane during a heated argument on the pitch.
This left Everton with ten men early on, turning the match into a test of resilience. 29th minute: Dewsbury-Hall scores – Undeterred, Everton countered effectively. Dewsbury-Hall cut inside through the middle before unleashing a right-footed shot towards the top corner, which United’s Diogo Lammens tipped away with his fingertips.
Second half: United pressure – The hosts increased the pressure with nine corners and numerous chances, but Everton held firm.
Substitutions, as well as United’s late introduction of attacking options, failed to produce any breakthrough, and the match ended in frustration for the home side.
League position: United’s defeat ended a run of four home wins and five unbeaten matches in all competitions under new manager Ruben Amorim. They remain on 18 points from 12 games (5 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses, 0 goal difference), sitting tenth in the table, just ahead of Everton on head-to-head records or tiebreakers, despite having an identical record.
This result has cast doubt on the “renaissance” narrative, with critics highlighting a weak attack (just one shot on target in the first half) and exposed defensive vulnerabilities even against 10 men.
Manager’s pressure: Amorim’s honeymoon is facing early scrutiny. The failure to capitalize on the numerical advantage increased fan frustration, with social media reactions labeling it a “disastrous defeat” and questioning tactical decisions.
Implications for the players: Key strikers like the starters (few details, but with implicit difficulties) could face rotation, while the clean sheet underscores the integration issues following Amorim’s arrival.
League position: The win lifts Everton to 11th place with 18 points (5-3-4, 0 goals), level with United but ahead of rivals Liverpool (18 points, -2 goals) for the first time this season. It is their first Premier League win at Old Trafford since December 2013.
Managerial milestone: David Moyes ended a long winless streak, securing his first Premier League away win as a manager at his former club, a poignant moment given his time at United (2013-14).
A boost for the players and the team: Gueye faces a suspension (likely more than three matches for violent conduct), but heroes like Dewsbury-Hall (a man-of-the-match candidate) and Pickford emerge strengthened. The result galvanizes a team struggling to consolidate its mid-table position, with fans praising the “incredible support” and defensive determination.
This match exemplifies the unpredictability of football: Everton’s victory with 10 men demonstrates Moyes’ tactical acumen and squad depth, turning a self-inflicted setback into a statement of defiance.
For United, it’s a wake-up call: resources and superior chances mean little without clinical finishing, prompting Amorim to accelerate his rebuild amid mounting pressure.
The wider implications include intensifying the battles in mid-table, with both clubs now locked in a congested 18-point pack (Tottenham and Liverpool).
Everton’s resilience could fuel a run for European contention, while United must quickly regroup to avoid a slip-up. As one fan quipped on X: “If United can’t beat 10 men, who can they beat?”, a stark but fitting postscript to a night of uncertainty.
