In a surprising turn of events at Old Trafford, Everton achieved a rare away victory, despite facing adversity early in the match when Idrissa Gueye was sent off after an altercation with his teammate, Michael Keane, just 13 minutes into the game.

The incident unfolded when Gueye, seemingly agitated by Keane’s remarks during a defensive set-piece, approached him and delivered a slap to his cheek.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford quickly stepped in to de-escalate the situation, but referee Tony Harrington wasted no time in showing Gueye a red card.

Keane, visibly upset, signaled for Gueye to leave the field. The incident brought back memories of the notorious clash between Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer at Newcastle.

Adding to Everton’s challenges, the team had already lost captain Seamus Coleman to injury just minutes earlier, marking a tumultuous start in his first league appearance of the season.

Dewsbury-Hall provides the breakthrough

Against the run of expectation and at a venue where Everton had won only once since 1992, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall produced a moment of quality.

The midfielder drove forward to the edge of the box and curled a superb effort beyond Senne Lammens to give the visitors a shock lead.

United dominate but Everton stand strong

Manchester United pushed relentlessly for an equaliser, aware that a win would have taken them up to fifth. Despite constant pressure, they failed to break through a resolute Everton defence that protected their lead with disciplined, last-ditch organisation.

In doing so, Everton became the first Premier League side to win at Old Trafford after having a player sent off, a historic and improbable achievement.

The night also marked a personal milestone for David Moyes, who secured his first Premier League victory at Old Trafford as an opposing manager, adding evening more excitiment for the manager in an already extraordinary outcome.