Premier League GW13 - Everton vs Man United

Everton vs Man United | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Manchester United defeated Everton 3-0 at Goodison Park to win the match, which was full of drama and tension. The match between Everton, who were reeling from a 10-point deduction, and Manchester United, who were trying to move up the Premier League standings under Erik ten Hag, created an exciting atmosphere.

Everton:

The first time Everton has played since they were immediately docked ten points for violating the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules, there will undoubtedly be a boisterous atmosphere on Merseyside. They fell from 14th to 19th in the standings as a result of that sanction, which is the biggest in Premier League history. Following Sean Dyche's description of the penalty as "disproportionate" this week, supporters have organised protests for this match. The Toffees' situation worsened on Saturday as Luton Town's victory over Crystal Palace dropped them five points outside of safety. Will they utilise their anger at unfairness as motivation to escape the drop zone once more?

Man United:

Prior to this match, United were ranked eighth in the table following a lacklustre season debut under Erik ten Hag. With four wins in their previous five league games, the Red Devils have reduced the pressure on the Dutchman a little, but their performances in their 1-0 victory over Fulham and Luton were far from stellar. With his squad way behind schedule, Ten Hag is still under constant pressure, and his situation has not been helped by a slew of injuries to important players.

Line Ups:

EVERTON Starting XI (4-4-1-1):

Jordan Pickford; Ashley Young, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko; Jack Harrison, James Garner, Idrissa Gueye, Dwight McNeil; Abdoulaye Doucoure; Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Subs: Nathan Patterson, Michael Keane, Arnaut Danjuma, Joao Virginia, Ben Godfrey, Seamus Coleman, Youssef Chermiti, Mackenzie Hunt, Lewis Dobbin.

MANCHESTER UNITED Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Kobbie Mainoo, Scott McTominay; Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford; Anthony Martial.

Subs: Altay Bayindir, Sofyan Amrabat, Sergio Reguilon, Raphael Varane, Facundo Pellistri, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Donny van de Beek, Hannibal Mejbri, Joe Hugill.

Goodison Park Stadium | Picture Credits: Football Ground Guide

First Half: Garnacho's Spectacular Opener

Alejandro Garnacho of United put his name in Premier League history in the first three minutes of play. The Goodison Park audience was in awe of a breathtaking overhead kick that resulted from a Diogo Dalot cross. It was a brilliant moment that demonstrated both United's early intentions and Garnacho's abilities. But Everton answered with a flurry of opportunities, and Jordan Pickford turned away attempts from James Garner, Abdoulaye Doucoure, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Despite playing a strong game, Everton was down as the first half came to an end. Doucoure's close miss and Calvert-Lewin's header summed up the Toffees' disappointment at having wasted so many opportunities. Everton's passionate performance was not reflected in the score of 1-0, and the heated atmosphere at Goodison Park was further enhanced by fan protests about the points deduction.

Second Half: United Extend Lead

Drama increased in the second half as a result of a controversial penalty call. Due to a VAR review triggered by Kobbie Mainoo's challenge on Anthony Martial, United was given a penalty and the original ticket for simulation was reversed. With a composed finish, Marcus Rashford doubled United's lead. With a clever finish, Martial added a third, giving Everton a mountain to climb.

United's defence remained firm despite Everton's heroic efforts in the closing minutes, which included a shot off the crossbar by Vitalii Mykolenko. The game was decided by a third goal by Martial, as the Red Devils demonstrated effectiveness in their attacks. Everton's late efforts, which included a shot that was cleared off the line, only served to emphasise their incapacity to score from many opportunities.

United's Commanding Win

Manchester United celebrated a well-earned 3-0 victory when the final whistle blew. Although the victory helped them move up the Premier League standings, Everton still had obstacles to overcome in their fight against relegation. The thrilling goal by Garnacho, the intrigue surrounding VAR, and United's impressive second half performance will all make this Goodison Park match unforgettable. As Manchester United attempts to gain momentum in both domestic and European competitions, Everton now faces a formidable job.

Garnacho scored in the first three minutes of play, making Premier League history | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Marcus Rashford doubled United's lead with a beautiful finish | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Martial added a third goal with a deft finish | Picture Credits: Premier League Website