10-Man Everton Shock Manchester United at Old Trafford in Bizarre Encounter

Manchester United’s four-match winning streak at Old Trafford came to an abrupt end on Monday night as a ten-man Everton side secured a resilient 1-0 victory.

The match, played on November 24, 2025, marked a triumphant return for David Moyes in his second stint as Everton manager. Despite playing with a numerical disadvantage for 77 minutes following a bizarre on-field altercation between teammates, the Toffees held on to secure their first victory at the venue in nearly 12 years.

Bizarre Dismissal

The game descended into chaos early on. After Everton defender Seamus Coleman was forced off with an injury in the 10th minute, the visitors self-imploded just three minutes later. Midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye was shown a straight red card in the 13th minute for violent conduct. In a baffling incident, Gueye was dismissed after striking his own teammate, Michael Keane, in the face during an off-the-ball argument.

Dewsbury-Hall Strikes

Despite the heavy handicap, Everton took the lead against the run of play just before the 30-minute mark. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall drove through the midfield and curled a precision effort into the top-right corner. United goalkeeper Senne Lammens managed a fingertip touch but was unable to keep the strike out.

United Frustrated by Pickford

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, managing his first home game in nearly a month, fielded a lineup including Joshua Zirkzee in place of the injured Matheus Cunha. Despite dominating possession and territory, the home side lacked the clinical edge to break down Everton’s low block.

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford produced a Man of the Match performance to preserve the clean sheet. Key moments included:

• First Half:

• A fingertip save at full stretch to deny a long-range drive from United captain Bruno Fernandes.

• Second Half:

• A brilliant save to claw away a goal-bound header from Zirkzee.

United’s substitutes, including Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, and Diogo Dalot, failed to turn the tide. Mount missed a header shortly after halftime, while Fernandes saw an outside-of-the-boot strike sail over the bar from six yards out.

Statistical Summary

• Score:

• Manchester United 0 - 1 Everton

• Red Card:

• Idrissa Gana Gueye (13')

• Winning Goal:

• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (~28')

• Streak Broken:

• United's 4-game home winning run.

• Historical Context:

• This was Everton's first win at Old Trafford since December 2013.

The result leaves United frustrated as they failed to capitalize on a 77-minute numerical advantage, while Moyes and Everton celebrate a historic defensive display.