Manchester United 0-1 Everton; the Visitors Were Better Prepared

Karun Abraham

Sports Journalist

“Down to 10 in the 13th minute, up in the 29th, and rock-solid till the end, Everton turned Old Trafford into a statement of strength.”

Shameful loss for United

This weekday match for the Premier League could beat Hollywood for the drama category in the Oscars. Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on 24 November 2025. The match began with Everton having a substitution in the second minute, a red card in the 13th minute, leaving the team with only 10 men, and still beating United in the Theatre of Dreams just 15 minutes later, leaving at the final whistle with their first win at Old Trafford since 2013 and the first for manager David Moyes.

To attend more crazy fixtures like this, book your Premier League football tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals at reasonable prices.

First Half - Substitution, A Bizarre Red Card, then Dewsbury-Hall’s Dagger

The contest detonated early with the captain Coleman, who had been injured, had to be substituted in the 10th minute, then just few minutes later a heated argument between Keane and guyene because of the missed shot he allowed for United star Bruno Fernandes inside the penalty box led to a slap from Gueye and the subsequent red card leaving the Toffees with just 10 men. Rather than imploding, this only lit a fire in the away team, with the pressure leading to a chance for Dewsbury-Hall in the 29th minute, an exceptional shot from the left outside the penalty box.

United tried their best to equalise, but with some of their best players missing, the quality was low, and their best chances were denied by Pickford, including Zirkzee's header. The first half ended in boos, painting the story of a home side short on incision. Everton's performance really proved the saying that it is harder to win against 10 men than against 11.

Second Half - United’s Pressure, Everton’s Resolve

United re-emerged ready not just to equalise but to win this home game for the much-needed points. They had players like Fernandes and Mbeumo probing and making flashes, but nothing really stuck. Twice, Zirkzee tested the keeper, but Pickford handled them both easily and cleanly.

Moye’s side tried their level best to use the selective counters they had for a goal or use the set-pieces to get pause time for breasting. The referee, Tony Harrington, kept a firm grip as frustrations rose; the visitors’ 10 men saw it out with minimum chaos. This is not the end for the Red Devils. Support the team and buy your Manchester United football tickets via 1BoxOffice for the best deals.

Tactical Snapshot

Manchester United

• Territory without incision: Plenty of possession and entries, but the shot quality was low and full of crowded shots and hopeful balls, showcasing an inability to unpick a packed middle.
• Set-piece/second phase threat, limited payoff: Late corners and recycled crosses produced half-chances rather than clear ones.

Everton

• 4-4-1 after the red: Two light banks protected the middle, funnelling United wide and trusting the centre-backs on crosses. The block slid together, and distances stayed small.
• Moments over volume: The problem with Everton was they had no ball control and were losing possession in places even during the first touch, for a team whose plan hinged on seizing balls during the transition window and then defending the box with goalkeeper play, the goal by Dewsbury-Hall seems more of his personal talent than anything else.

Standout Performers

• Jordan Pickford (Everton) - Player of the Match: The reason for the clean sheet win, and kept total command of his area even when it was under siege from all of United.
• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton): Match-winning goal on 29’, constant outlet between lines.
• James Tarkowski & Michael Keane (Everton): If you forget the issue in the 13th minute, the two had first-contact dominance and kept their cool heads for the rest of the match.
• Bruno Fernandes (Man United): Drove the best passages but found little joy against a massed block.

Match Ratings

In our match report, we had predicted an obvious win for United because the squad list was made with their star players in mind. That is one of the reasons United lost: too many injuries and a whirlwind first half.

Aftermath and Implications

Everton vault up into the mid-table, with 18 points, level with United and just above their city rivals, Liverpool. This has them banking belief from an exceptional backs-to-the-wall display.

For Manchester United, it is a jolt: control without edge, set against a rare Premier League red for a teammate confrontation that the visitors somehow used as fuel. The tape will underline familiar themes: chance quality over volume, first-contact intensity, and solutions against a low block as the schedule tightens before the winter congestion.

Be Part of the Action

For fans who missed out on the Manchester United vs Everton derby, don't be worried, as 1BoxOffice will be the perfect partner in securing tickets for the next fixtures, including Crystal Palace vs Manchester United tickets and Everton vs Newcastle United tickets.

Book your tickets via 1BoxOffice for genuine tickets with a 150% money-back guarantee.