Everton secured a crucial win in their fight against relegation thanks to a first half Anthony Gordon deflected goal to give them three vital points against Manchester United.
Not a free-flowing game by any means, the Toffees outworked and out-hustled a poor Manchester United team, which once again proved underwhelming as their hopes of finishing in the top four took another blow.
A number of Everton players were in fine form, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and midfielder Fabian Delph two of the standouts. Gordon also starred and scored the winning goal following a deflected strike from outside of the box that hit Man United defender Harry Maguire leaving goalkeeper David de Gea stranded.
The win moves Everton four points clear of Burnley in 18th place, but the Clarets have a game in hand and face a crunch match against bottom side Norwich City on Sunday. For now, Everton fans can celebrate only their second win in eight league games.
A huge three points for Frank Lampard’s side! 🔵 #EVEMUN pic.twitter.com/r4F54KWMUA
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 9, 2022
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Everton vs. Man United live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Everton | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Man United | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goals:
EVE — Anthony Gordon — 27th min.
Everton vs. Man United live updates and highlights
Final: Everton 1, Manchester United 0
93rd min.: Another save from Pickford!
This time it's Ronaldo with a quick touch and shot from inside the box — great reactions from the England No. 1!
91st min.: Fabian Delph has been named the man of the match for today!
Fabian Delph's game by numbers vs Man Utd:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 9, 2022
100% ground duels won (3/3)
79% pass accuracy (23/29)
42 total touches
7 ball recoveries
6 clearances made
2 interceptions made
2 tackles won
Repaid Lampard's decision to start him 🏴🔵 pic.twitter.com/XVFEmjUYCu
90th min.: 5 ADDED MINUTES FOR EVERTON TO HOLD ON!
85th min.: SUB — Everton replace Fabian Delph with Abdoulaye Doucoure.
84th min.: United pushing hard for an equaliser but Everton are throwing bodies at everything to secure three points here!
76th min.: Anthony Gordon has a coming together with Alex Telles in the box, VAR checks it and deems it NOT a penalty.
United pushing hard for an equaliser and Everton are happy to sit and counter, still time for some late drama here!
72nd min.: SUB — Everton bring on Demarai Gray for Dominic Calvert-Lewin
64th min.: Double change for United! United need something to spark them into life!
SUBS — Juan Mata on for Nemanja Matic, Anthony Elanga on for Marcus Rashford
50th min.: Chance for Rashford! Bruno Fernandes plays a delightful ball in but Rashford couldn't reach the cross.
Bruno is still United's man for creativity...
Bruno Fernandes has now completed 80 key passes in the Premier League this season, no player has more:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) April 9, 2022
🥇 Bruno Fernandes [80]
🥈 Trent Alexander Arnold [76]
🥉 Kevin De Bruyne [61]
Another season...🇵🇹💪 pic.twitter.com/0ALE1LBIpt
Halftime: Everton 1, Manchester United 0
HALF-TIME Everton 1-0 Man Utd
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 9, 2022
The Toffees lead at the break with Anthony Gordon’s goal the difference on Merseyside#EVEMUN pic.twitter.com/yjnPskgqCs
37th min.: SUB — Paul Pogba has come on for Fred.
36th min.: Great save by David De Gea! Richarlison's deflected shot was tipped over acrobatically by the United goalkeeper!
28th min.: Here's the goal! *Video only available in the UK
Anthony Gordon with a vital goal for Everton 💪
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 9, 2022
A big deflection, but the Goodison Park crowd won't care one bit, listen to that roar! pic.twitter.com/AkPtyTBF5Q
27th min.: GOAL FOR EVERTON!! Anthony Gordon with a deflected shot from outside of the box!
GORDDDOOONNNN!!!!
— Everton (@Everton) April 9, 2022
🔵 1-0 🔴 pic.twitter.com/wv0VPoRHno
12th min.: Rashford goes close again! Pickford forced to make another smart save, this time from a Rashford header!
Just over 🔟 minutes played on Merseyside, with @MarcusRashford going closest for the Reds so far.#MUFC | #EVEMUN pic.twitter.com/IIGZ73AIJ2
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2022
8th min.: Quiet start from both teams, but Michael Keane brings down Alex Telles, after the Man United left back went on a mazy dribbling run. The free kick sees Marcus Rashford strike at goal, with Jordan Pickford pulling off a brilliant save!
1st min.: KICK OFF! We're underway at Goodison Park!
12 mins to KO: Here's how the home side set up...
📋 | This is how we line-up this afternoon!#EVEMUN pic.twitter.com/tjFRsdrBEO
— Everton (@Everton) April 9, 2022
15 mins to KO: The teams are in! Here's how Manchester United line up...
🚨 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🚨
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2022
Here's your #MUFC team to take on the Toffees! ✊#EVEMUN
60 mins to KO: Welcome to Sporting News' live coverage of Man United's trip to Everton. Goodison Park awaits...
☀️🏠#EVEMUN pic.twitter.com/egIGfd8sic
— Everton (@Everton) April 9, 2022
Everton vs. Man United lineups
Everton lineup (4-3-3): Pickford (GK) — Coleman, Keane, Godfrey, Mykolenko — Iwobi, Delph, Allan — Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Gordon
Everton subs (9): 15-Begovic (GK), 4-Holgate, 32-Branthwaite, 2-Kenny, 36-Alli, 21-Gomes, 16-Doucoure, 11-Gray, 33-Rondon
Manchester United lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles — Fred, Matic — Rashford, Fernandes, Sancho — Ronaldo
Manchester United subs: 22-Henderson (GK), 4-Jones, 20-Dalot, 46-Hannibal, 8-Mata, 6-Pogba, 14-Lingard, 36-Elanga