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Manchester United experienced a sobering defeat, ending their five-game streak without a loss, as they fell to Everton, who played most of the match with just 10 players.
The turning point came when Idrissa Gueye received an early red card after an altercation with his own teammate, Michael Keane, leaving Everton short-handed.
Despite their numerical advantage, United struggled throughout the match, ultimately succumbing to a 1-0 defeat courtesy of a goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Ruben Amorim could barely watch as his side were comfortably beaten at home by 10 men
Senne Lammens – 5
Since taking the mantle as United’s primary goalkeeper, Lammens has largely been reliable. However, he faltered when facing Dewsbury-Hall’s well-placed strike. His premature leap left him vulnerable, a miscalculation that proved costly as the ball found the back of the net.
Leny Yoro – 6
Made a crucial clearing header across his own box in a frantic early stages but will rue his weak attempt at a challenge on edge of the box on Dewsbury-Hall, seconds before Everton went in front. Did grow into the game as United looked to stamp their foot on the second half.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6.5
Produced some really good passes that deserved better. Needs to take on more leadership when the side is creaking, as it was here for large spells. But far more of his team-mates put in worse displays than his own one.
Luke Shaw – 5.5
Started promisingly in front of England boss Thomas Tuchel, who watched this one from the directors’ box, but faded. Was the target of some fierce Gary Neville criticism that he was ‘conning’ people by ‘ambling’ forward. I wouldn’t go that far… but he’ll be looking over his shoulder now Lisandro Martinez is back fit.
Luke Shaw was the target of some fierce criticism in commentary from Gary Neville
Noussair Mazraoui – 6.5
Restricted Jack Grealish to effectively nothing in the first half as he locked down the right-hand side. His crossing in attack left a lot to be desired, though, and he was sacrificed at half-time for United to get more forwards on the pitch.
Casemiro – 5
Even when Everton went down to 10 men, Casemiro found life tough in the middle of the park against former United man James Garner. Booked and ultimately hooked in place of Kobbie Mainoo. Had a great season so far but this was a real off night.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
Completed the most passes of any player on the park and he did, as Amorim hopes, got to dictate the match. But United did so little with it – plus he spurned a golden opportunity from a Mason Mount cutback – that it ultimately proved futile.
Patrick Dorgu – 4.5
Failed to produce a single accurate cross in the near-hour he played at left wing-back despite getting into good areas constantly. Missed a gilt-edged chance when he escaped to the back post only to blaze wide from Joshua Zirkzee’s right-wing cross. Still very raw for the level.
Patrick Dorgu didn’t manage to put in one accurate cross before he was hooked by Amorim
Amad Diallo – 6.5
Started on the left as a No 10 and started the second half at right wing-back. Was the most positive player on the pitch in red and peppered the box with brilliant deliveries… just a shame he didn’t seem to be on the same wavelength as his team-mates.
Bryan Mbeumo – 6
Was lively – as he always is – but lacked the finesse that usually comes with that business. A couple of wayward shots summed his evening up, even if he at least gave Everton cause for pause. Booked for a cynical foul to stop an Everton counter in first half stoppage time.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4.5
Was handed his first start of the season with Matheus Cunha injured – but his golden opportunity was ultimately wasted. Got bullied by James Tarkowski in the first few minutes, which set the trend, and it would continue all night long. Forced a couple of smart saves but didn’t do enough.
Joshua Zirkzee wasted his golden opportunity after being handed a rare start by Amorim
MANAGER: Ruben Amorim – 4
A haunting display that produced nightmares from last season. Somehow managed to have a team looking like they had 10 men, rather than playing against 10. Was bold with his substitutions but they never really looked like scoring on a real drab night.
SUBS
Mason Mount (for Noussair Mazraoui, 46) – 7
Kobbie Mainoo (for Casemiro, 58) – 5.5
Diogo Dalot (for Patrick Dorgu, 58) – 6
Everton (4-2-3-1)
Pickford 7.5; Coleman 4 (O’Brien 10, 6), Keane 7, Tarkowski 7.5, Mykolenko 6; Garner 8, Gueye 1; Ndiaye 7 (Iroegbunam 81), Dewsbury-Hall 7 (Alcaraz 87), Grealish 6.5 (McNeil 87); Barry 6 (Beto 81)
Goals: Dewsbury-Hall (29)
Red cards: Gueye
Manager: David Moyes 8.5