dreamofrich.com The result of Manchester United versus Everton is: score 2-0.
Manchester United successfully defeated their guests Everton at Old Trafford in match week 30 of the Premier League 2022/2023 on Saturday, April 8th, 2023. Man Utd won the game with a score of 2-0.
The opening goal for MU was scored by Scott McTominay from an assist by Jadon Sancho in the 36th minute. The winning goal was created by substitute player Anthony Martial from an assist by Marcus Rashford in the 71st minute.
After being beaten 0-7 by Liverpool, held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton, and beaten 0-2 by Newcastle, MU won 1-0 in their postponed match against Brentford. This time, MU won without conceding again, but with one more goal.
On the other hand, Everton's record of four unbeaten matches had to come to an end. They had previously drawn 2-2 at Nottingham Forest, won 1-0 against Brentford, held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw, and drew 1-1 with Tottenham, but now Sean Dyche's team had to admit the superiority of MU.
Colored by Christian Eriksen's return from injury, although having to witness Rashford's injury at the end of the game, MU successfully achieved two consecutive wins in the league. Next, MU must prepare for the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Europa League. They will host Sevilla.
The first half was quite tough despite MU playing more dominantly and attacking more fiercely. Throughout the first half, MU had 21 shots, while Everton only had five.
Two shots on target by Rashford were neutralized by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Meanwhile, Antony was also unlucky. One of his attempts was thwarted by Pickford, while another hit the goalpost.
MU could only break the deadlock a few minutes before halftime. Starting from Rashford's move to control the ball in front of Everton's thick defense, Sancho received the ball from him and then released a brilliant breakthrough pass from the right corner of the penalty box to the near post. McTominay read the pass well and finished it without error.
Leading 1-0 in the first half, MU did not ease the pressure in the second half. Martial, who replaced Antony in the 60th minute, scored MU's second goal 11 minutes after entering the field. The goal was created from Rashford's assist, who successfully capitalized on Seamus Coleman's mistake in controlling the ball.
Leading 2-0, the coach of Manchester United, Erik ten Hag, then made several substitutions. One of them was Christian Eriksen, who returned from injury and played for the first time since January 2023. Rashford, who appeared to be injured, was also withdrawn.
MU was able to maintain the 2-0 lead until the final whistle. They successfully secured three points. As the host, Manchester United had a chance to win the game and earn three full points. In their last 5 matches against Everton at Old Trafford, Manchester United had a very good record of being unbeaten.
In their last game, Man United managed to defeat Everton with a score of 3-1. Meanwhile, Erik Ten Hag's squad needed a victory to move up to 3rd place. Currently, Manchester United is in 4th place in the Premier League standings with 53 points. Meanwhile, Newcastle United is tied on points in 3rd place.
Everton also needed a win although the game at Old Trafford was very difficult. Currently, Everton is in the relegation zone with 27 points. Sean Dyche's squad is fighting to get out of the relegation zone with West Ham, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth, who also have 27 points. In their last five games, Manchester United has had a fairly good record. Under the coaching of Erik Ten Hag, The Red Devils are now in 4th place in the Premier League standings.