Kelvin Bowoto
Manchester United defeated Everton 2-0 on Saturday, thanks to penalties from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, marking their first Premier League victory in three games and undoubtedly reigniting their top-four ambitions.
Erik ten Hag’s team remains sixth, but with 47 points, they closed the gap on fourth-placed Aston Villa, who have 55 points and a game in hand. Tottenham, in fifth place, hosts Villa on Sunday, boasting 50 points and two games in hand. Everton, managed by Sean Dyche, sits 16th with 25 points, five points above the drop zone.
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Both penalties came as a result of sloppy tackles in the area on Alejandro Garnacho, and both occurred against the run of play, with Everton dominating for extended periods against a United midfield that frequently gave the ball away.
According to ESPN, Fernandes scored the first goal from the penalty spot in the 12th minute, and United’s captain then passed the ball to Rashford for the second in the 36th.
Rashford stutter-stepped before sending goalkeeper Jordan Pickford the wrong way.
Techrectory with Agency Report.
