In one of the most extraordinary Premier League matches in recent memory, 10-man Everton secured a stunning 1-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, handing David Moyes his first ever away win at the ground and ending United's unbeaten run in spectacular fashion.
Chaos and Controversy: The Gueye Red Card
The match took a bizarre turn early on when Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was shown a straight red card in the 13th minute for an act of violent conduct against his own teammate, Michael Keane. The incident occurred during an inquest after Bruno Fernandes missed a chance, with Gueye appearing to slap Keane around the ear.
Referee Tony Harrington had no option but to dismiss the Senegalese international, making Gueye only the third Premier League player ever sent off for fighting a teammate, and the first since 2008. The decision left Everton facing 77 minutes with ten men at one of English football's most formidable venues.
Defiant Response and Dewsbury-Hall Wonder Strike
Rather than capitulating, Everton displayed remarkable resilience. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored what proved to be the winner with a spectacular individual effort, weaving through United's defence before curling a beautiful shot into the net.
The goal came against all odds after Everton had already lost veteran defender Seamus Coleman to an early injury before Gueye's dismissal. The team showed incredible maturity to reorganise, with Jordan Pickford making several crucial saves and Jack Grealish using his close control to help manage the game.
United's Inept Response and Managerial Milestones
Manchester United produced a strangely subdued performance despite their numerical advantage. The home team managed 25 shots but created few clear opportunities, with Joshua Zirkzee missing headers and Fernandes failing to convert chances.
The victory marked a historic moment for David Moyes, who had waited 18 Premier League visits to Old Trafford as an away manager dating back to 2002 before finally tasting victory. Even when Everton last won here in 2014, Moyes was in the opposition dugout as United's manager.
The defeat ended United's five-game unbeaten run on the anniversary of Ruben Amorim's first game in charge, raising questions about their progress while Everton leapfrogged Liverpool in the table, adding another layer of satisfaction for the travelling supporters.
