Dewsbury-Hall Strike and Pickford Heroics Seal Everton’s Dramatic 1-0 Win at Old Trafford

Everton produced one of the Premier League’s most remarkable results of the season on Sunday, defeating Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite playing with ten men for over 75 minutes.

Idrissa Gueye received a straight red card in the 13th minute for a high challenge, leaving David, David Moyes’ side facing a daunting task against a Manchester United team desperate for points. Yet Everton responded with resilience and quality. Sixteen minutes later, on-loan Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall volleyed home a superb first-time finish from Abdoulaye Doucouré’s cross to give the visitors the lead.

United dominated possession and created numerous chances, but Jordan Pickford delivered a goalkeeping masterclass, making nine saves—including several outstanding stops from close range—to preserve Everton’s advantage.

The victory ends a difficult week for Everton on a high note and lifts them further clear of the relegation zone. For Manchester United, the defeat marks a fifth home league loss already this season and extends their winless run against Everton to eight matches. Erik ten Hag’s side remain eighth, intensifying scrutiny on the Dutch manager after another damaging result at Old Trafford.