Bruno Fernandes scored twice and set up another goal as Manchester United came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park. After two straight defeats in three days, today’s win lifts much pressure off United manager Ole, especially going to International break with three crucial points gives big mood lift for whole club.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made four changes to the side that lost to Istanbul Basaksehir in midweek, but it would have been the similarities to that disappointing evening in Turkey that would have alarmed him during the early stages at Goodison Park.
United dominated the early possession before Bernard handed Everton a 19th-minute lead with a right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Once again United defense failed to clear the long ball from the opposition. This time it was a goal kick from England stopper Jordan Pickford, which was glanced on by Dominic Calvert-Lewin to the nimble Bernard on the edge of the United box. The Brazilian squeezed a cute shot inside David De Gea’s right-hand post
United levelled six minutes later when Fernandes headed in Luke Shaw’s cross. Lucas Digne hit a post before Fernandes put United in front on 32 minutes with a floated cross that eluded Marcus Rashford but went in off the far post.
Everton pushed hard for an equaliser but Harry Maguire denied Dominic Calvert-Lewin before Abdoulaye Doucoure shot over the bar. Substitute Edinson Cavani sealed victory on the counter in stoppage time, sweeping home Fernandes’s pass. This is first goal for New No.7 in United colors after moving from PSG in the Summer window.
A club-record-equaling seventh successive away Premier League win lifts United up to 13th on 10 points. A third straight defeat leaves Everton fifth, with three points more.
What Next ?
- Everton will take on Fulham in a away game on 21st November
- Man Utd will host West Brom at Old Trafford on 21st November
Match Stats :
| Everton | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| 54.9 | Possession % | 45.1 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 7 | Shots | 13 |
| 730 | Touches | 632 |
| 519 | Passes | 446 |
| 25 | Tackles | 13 |
| 10 | Clearances | 21 |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 12 | Fouls conceded | 19 |
Post-Match comments from Man of the Match winner Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United Captain Harry Maguire talks about tonight’s important win
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