Manchester United suffered a shock defeat on Tuesday as ten-man Everton battled to a hard-fought 1–0 victory at Old Trafford, ending the Red Devils’ four-match home winning streak and marking a disappointing one-year anniversary in charge for manager Rúben Amorim.
Everton were reduced to ten men as early as the 13th minute when Idrissa Gana Gueye was sent off for a reckless challenge, a moment that initially suggested United would take control of the encounter.
But the Toffees responded with resilience and discipline, stunning the home crowd in the 29th minute. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall unleashed a brilliant strike from the edge of the box, beating the goalkeeper and putting Everton ahead against the run of play.
Despite being a man down, Everton maintained their shape, absorbed sustained Manchester United pressure, and held firm for the remainder of the game.
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United, despite dominating possession, struggled to break down Everton’s compact defensive setup and failed to create clear-cut chances.
The defeat brought an abrupt end to United’s impressive home form under Amorim, who had won four straight matches at Old Trafford before Tuesday’s setback.
For Everton, the victory provides a significant boost as they continue their push away from the bottom end of the table, while Manchester United face renewed scrutiny as they look to rediscover consistency.